Question

A 70-year-old inpatient without critical illness has persistent glucose 210-230 mg/dL. According to ADA standards, which target and approach are preferred?

Accepted Answer

Target 100-180 mg/dL using basal-bolus-correction regimen

Answer

Target <110 mg/dL with sliding-scale insulin only

Answer

Target 180-220 mg/dL with prn correction insulin

Answer

Target 80-110 mg/dL with IV insulin

Answer

No insulin unless >250 mg/dL

Practice question

A 70-year-old inpatient without critical illness has persistent glucose 210-230 mg/dL. According to ADA standards, which target and approach are preferred?