Managing Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients: Practical Approaches to Insulin Therapy

Learning objectives

At the conclusion of this program, attendees should be able to

Identify patients at risk for developing hyperglycemia.
State the risks and benefits of intensive intravenous insulin infusions, physiologic subcutaneous insulin therapy, and sliding-scale insulin dosing for hospitalized patients with hyperglycemia.
Identify the essential elements that need to be addressed to successfully implement a glycemic control program in a hospital or health system.
Evaluate insulin delivery systems for inpatient use.
Identify patient safety issues that must be monitored after implementing a glycemic control program in a hospital or health system.
State the critical elements that should be included in a care plan when transitioning a patient from one setting to another.

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