Abstract:Background: The preferred management of insulin-dependent diabetes (IDDM) for pediatric patients includes rapid-acting insulin analogs administered at mealtimes in conjunction with carbohydrate counting. Hospitalized children with IDDM are dependent on hospital personnel to administer rapid-acting insulin, which should occur within 15-30 minutes of the onset of eating. Delays in insulin administration can result in hyperglycemia, poor patient satisfaction, and inappropriate insulin regimen adjustments. At the … Show more
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