Question

A 72-year-old noncritically ill inpatient with type 2 diabetes has persistently elevated capillary glucoses 170-180 mg/dL on basal-bolus insulin. What inpatient glycemic target range is recommended for most noncritically ill adults?

Accepted Answer

100-180 mg/dL

Answer

70-110 mg/dL

Answer

180-250 mg/dL

Answer

<140 mg/dL at all times

Answer

<100 mg/dL fasting and <140 mg/dL postprandial

Practice question

A 72-year-old noncritically ill inpatient with type 2 diabetes has persistently elevated capillary glucoses 170-180 mg/dL on basal-bolus insulin. What inpatient glycemic target range is recommended for most noncritically ill adults?