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Hyperglycemia in the Hospital

In Brief This article reviews the use of subcutaneous insulin for hospitalized patients. Topics include the rationale for using insulin; scheduled insulin therapy to cover basal and nutritional needs; correction therapy; dose determination; establishment of timing of insulin action appropriate to the pattern of carbohydrate exposure; education of caregivers; and the design of hospital systems that will promote quality and help staff to manage complexity.

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