title: How efficient is sliding-scale insulin therapy? Problems with a 'cookbook' approach in hospitalized patients.
abstract: Sliding-scale insulin therapy is seldom the best way to treat hospitalized diabetic patients. In the few clinical situations in which it is appropriate, close attention to details and solidly based scientific principles is absolutely necessary. Well-organized alternative approaches to insulin therapy usually offer greater efficiency and effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Katz
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000097:blood / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007332:Insulin Infusion Systems; D010358:Patient Participation
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin