title: Better glycemic control in the hospital: beneficial and feasible.
abstract: Hospitalized patients fare better if their blood glucose levels are strictly controlled. To manage blood glucose effectively, hospitals need to set up formal programs. Attending physicians, endocrinologists, and nurses need to work as a team. Standardized forms with management guidelines are valuable.
authors.affiliation: Division of Endocrinology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007, USA.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Clement
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis / Q000187:drug effects*; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000188:drug therapy*; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D038321:Glycemic Index; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007328:Insulin