Discharging home
If A1C at goal, continue pre-hospital regimen.
If A1C not at goal, consider changing regimen, and inform patient and pt's MD of change.
Prescriptions: Insulin – pens & pen needles, vials & syringes; glucometer supplies – lancets, glucometer strips, alcohol pads
Glucose goals (ADA): fasting: 70-130 mg/dL, postprandial: <180 mg/dL
Glucose monitoring: once daily if on oral meds or basal insulin; 3-4 times daily if on multiple injections/day
