Updates to Managing Diabetes in the Long-Term Care Setting
Managing Diabetes in Long-Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities 2016 ADA Position Statement
Challenges of LTC Facilities
Goal 1 Know Your Targets
Goal #2 Liberalize the Diet
Goal #3 Avoid Sliding Scale Insulin
Role of Blood Glucose Monitoring Frequent Monitoring: Look for Patterns
Role of Blood Glucose Monitoring Check for Stability/Glucose Variability
Role of Blood Glucose Monitoring Spot Check: All Values in Target Range
Role of Blood Glucose Monitoring Identify Hypoglycemia
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