Question

A 65-year-old with T2D, A1C 6.9% on metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor, asks about inpatient insulin sliding scales for future admissions. Which guidance is correct?

Accepted Answer

Use basal-bolus regimens rather than sliding scale alone

Answer

Use sliding scale insulin alone

Answer

Avoid insulin entirely inpatient

Answer

Use long-acting insulin once weekly

Answer

Switch to oral agents inpatient

Practice question

A 65-year-old with T2D, A1C 6.9% on metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor, asks about inpatient insulin sliding scales for future admissions. Which guidance is correct?