Tag: Stress hyperglycemia

Hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar, affects 22% to 46% of non-critically ill hospitalized patients [1.10.2, 1.10.4]. This article details what insulin is used for in hospitals to manage this and other critical conditions, ensuring patient stability and safety.

According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly one in four hospitalized patients has diabetes. In contrast to outpatient management, hospitals predominantly switch from oral medications like metformin to insulin to manage blood glucose, a strategy based on both patient safety and the physiological demands of acute illness.