Question

A 47-year-old with T2DM hospitalized for cellulitis develops hyperglycemia 280-320 mg/dL. Which inpatient target is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Pre-meal BG <140 mg/dL and random <180 mg/dL with basal-bolus insulin as needed

Answer

A1c <6% before discharge

Answer

BG 70-110 mg/dL at all times

Answer

No insulin; sliding scale only if >300 mg/dL

Answer

Stop all insulin to avoid hypoglycemia

Practice question

A 47-year-old with T2DM hospitalized for cellulitis develops hyperglycemia 280-320 mg/dL. Which inpatient target is appropriate?