They compared the weekly prevalence of SSI versus two other short-acting insulin regimens from week 2 to week 12 after admission. In week 2, fully 21% of the residents were on an SSI regimen.

When elevated blood glucose is treated in the hospital setting, a "sliding scale" for regular insulin given by subcutaneous injection is often used without scheduled long-acting insulin. The ...

Exclusive use of sliding-scale insulin regimen: Patient with known diabetes received only sliding-scale insulin regimen and no baseline treatment. Inappropriate use of 50% dextrose injection: ...