A 72-year-old with T2D and hyperglycemia during hospitalization (non-critical) has persistent BG 220-280 mg/dL. Best inpatient regimen?...

Question

A 72-year-old with T2D and hyperglycemia during hospitalization (non-critical) has persistent BG 220-280 mg/dL. Best inpatient regimen?

Accepted Answer

Basal-bolus insulin regimen with correctional doses

Answer

Sliding-scale insulin alone

Answer

Continue outpatient SGLT2 inhibitor only

Answer

Metformin initiation

Answer

No treatment until >300 mg/dL

"inpatient hyperglycemia" MCQ (SBA): Hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients with Type 2 Diabetes