title: Hitting the target for inpatient glycemic management.
abstract: Hyperglycemia in the hospital setting can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Many factors can influence glucose levels including critical illness, supplemental feeding, and glucocorticoid administration. An understanding of glycemic treatment options for hospitalized patients is essential for good patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: University of Colorado School of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes, USA.
authors.forename: Stacey A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Seggelke
mesh_terms: D016638:Critical Illness / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D011236:Prediabetic State / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents