Meeting
Abstract Number: 543
Hospital Medicine 2019, March 24-27, National Harbor, Md.
Case Presentation: 57-year-old male with type II Diabetes on insulin therapy and depression, with prior suicidal attempts on opioids presented to the Emergency Department (ED) after an intentional injection of 320 Units of glargine. His home medications were glargine 20 U daily and metformin 500 mg twice a day. On arrival to the ED, he [...]
Abstract Number: 0243
SHM Converge 2025
Background: Glycemic control is crucial in the intensive care setting to reduce morbidity and adverse outcomes.1 The debate over methods for achieving this control highlights the risks of hypoglycemia and unclear management parameters.2 Continuous glucose monitoring software, like Glucommander, helps manage blood sugar safely and prevents hypoglycemic events.3,4 Generally, maintaining euglycemia with insulin improves outcomes [...]