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Category: Intravenous Insulin Dosing
The Impact of Hyperglycemia in Burn Trauma
The first week of February marks National Burn Awareness Week. Likely all have experienced a burn at some point as…
Shining a Spotlight on Critical Care Awareness Month
The month of May is host to several healthcare recognitions; there’s National Nurses Week, National Hospital Week, Stroke Awareness Month,…
The Role of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Successful Glycemic Management
When it comes to glycemic management in the hospital setting, hyperglycemia is present in every unit. In order to standardize…
Closing the Gap Between Current and Optimal Glycemic Management
“It’s only when you drop yesterday’s assumptions that you can glimpse tomorrow’s patterns and possibility. To see deeper, unsee first.”…
Recognizing Diabetes Educators
During National Diabetes Month, the week of November 5-11 provides an opportunity to recognize a special group of healthcare professionals,…
Highlights from the EndoTool User Group Meeting: Transforming Inpatient Glucose Control is Mission-Critical for Hospitals and Patients
On October 19th, Monarch Medical Technologies hosted its first annual EndoTool® User Group Meeting in Charlotte, NC. Joined by clients…
A Note to Nurses: Less Math and Paper = Better Care for Patients
All nurses deal with the prominent disease known as diabetes. It is a disease that effects all of us in…
Insulin 101
Let’s get back to the basics. Per The American Diabetes Association, insulin is a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the…
Insulin – Lifesaver or Killer?: Part 1
Patient risks of severe hypoglycemia Edward Mason is an eighteen-year old male with a height of 175.26 cm (5’9) and…