Abstract
Diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia are common in hospitalized patients. Uncontrolled hyperglycemia during hospitalization is associated with poor outcomes. A glucose goal of 140-180 mg/dL is recommended. Scheduled subcutaneous insulin with basal, prandial, and correction components is preferred for treating diabetes in non-critically ill patients. The pharmacodynamics of insulins differ, and the type of insulin used should match daily glucose excursions. Varying hospital settings may warrant using a particular insulin type to achieve optimal glucose control. Herein we describe approaches to address hyperglycemia in the hospitalized patient on the basis of insulin pharmacodynamic profiles.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 531-537 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal for Nurse Practitioners |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 1 2015 |
Keywords
- Basal-bolus insulin
- Correction insulin
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hospitalized patient
- Hyperglycemia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing