Glucose Control in the Critically Ill Patient Utilizing Computerized Intravenous Insulin Dosing

As Diabetes Awareness Month begins, it's an opportune time to evaluate the care that diabetic patients receive in your hospital. Our discussions with potential clients often reveal a heavy reliance on sliding scale insulin for diabetes management. This practice is ...

Overview of diabetic ketoacidosis Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is an infrequent but potentially fatal complication of diabetes mellitus. One of two main hyperglycemic crises, and most commonly found in patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, DKA results from severe hyperglycemia causing ...