Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction and objectives: Hyperglycemia is present in about 25% of hospitalized patients. His control is common deficient. Consequently it increases the average stay, infection rates and mortality. In order to improve we present a comprehensive protocol.Methods: We developed algorithms of subcutaneous insulin therapy for non-critical patients, insulin therapy i.v. for critical patients, management of hypoglycemia, fasting situations, diabetic ketoacid...