A Retrospective Review of Sliding Scale vs. Basal/Bolus Insulin Protocols

Authors

Heidi L. Rymaszewski, Aurora Medical Group
Susan Breakwell, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

4-2013

Publisher

Elsevier

Source Publication

The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

Source ISSN

1555-4155

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose was to assess the differences between subcutaneous basal/bolus and sliding scale insulin protocols in patients admitted with type 2 diabetes on non-critical care units.

Methods

A retrospective review of electronic medical records was conducted on a convenience sample of inpatients in a central-city teaching hospital.

Results

The findings were that basal/bolus protocols achieved American Diabetes Association glycemic targets on fasting, mean, and discharge blood glucoses.

Conclusions

This study provided insight into glycemic control and interdisciplinary education needs at this hospital. Evidence revealed that basal/bolus insulin protocols can achieve glycemic targets.

Comments

Accepted version. The Journal for Nurse Practitioners, Vol. 9, No. 4 (April 2013): 214-218. DOI. © 2013 Elsevier. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Rymaszewski, Heidi L. and Breakwell, Susan, "A Retrospective Review of Sliding Scale vs. Basal/Bolus Insulin Protocols" (2013). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 653.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/653