(From August 2024 Annals for Educators)
Patients who have type 2 diabetes mellitus and have to be hospitalized represent a special challenge for glucose control. Recent guidelines from the American Diabetes Association and the Endocrine Society provide some recommendations for glycemic goals and the use of insulin and noninsulin medications. Here, 2 diabetologists discuss the factors involved in medical care of a hospitalized patient with type 2 diabetes.
Use this article to:
- Watch the patient video and decide how you would manage glucose control in this patient during hospitalization.
- Consult an endocrinologist to review protocols for inpatient diabetes management used at your institution.
- Watch the grand rounds video and then test your knowledge by completing the quiz that accompanies the article.
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