Question

A 71‑year‑old inpatient with noncritical illness has persistent hyperglycaemia 190-210 mg/dL on sliding‑scale insulin alone. Recommended glycaemic target for most non‑ICU patients?

Accepted Answer

100-180 mg/dL

Answer

80-110 mg/dL

Answer

100-140 mg/dL

Answer

180-220 mg/dL

Answer

No target; treat only if >250 mg/dL

Practice question

A 71‑year‑old inpatient with noncritical illness has persistent hyperglycaemia 190-210 mg/dL on sliding‑scale insulin alone. Recommended glycaemic target for most non‑ICU patients?