A Systematic Approach for the Prevention and Reduction of Hypoglycemia in Hospitalized Patients

Hypoglycemia and severe hypoglycemia (SH) in the inpatient setting are associated with poor outcomes. This review is designed to highlight approaches to predict and prevent inpatient hypoglycemia that has been successfully implemented focusing on developing overlapping policies and procedures that allow safe glycemic management to occur at all levels of the institution. Standardizing point-of-care (POC) testing, nursing protocols, meal delivery,...