High blood glucose levels are commonly encountered in hospitalized people. Diabetes management in the hospital is important for a good outcome in the hospital setting. This book, written by the team at the Chellaram Diabetes Institute, Pune, India under the editorship of Dr AG Unnikrishnan, has the following distinctive features:

Covers practical aspects of managing diabetes in hospitalized people
Easy-to-understand algorithms and protocols
Focuses on day-to-day glucose management in the ward and critical illness settings.
Simple steps to manage diabetes in subjects undergoing surgery or other procedures
Clinical protocols for glucose control in people on enteral or parenteral feeding
Approach to glucose monitoring in the hospital
Subcutaneous insulin and intravenous insulin infusion therapy explained
Practical guidance for managing end-of-life diabetes care
Management of common glycemic emergencies is explained
Easy to understand flow charts, tables and diagrams
Combines scientific evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences
Illustrative case studies are presented to enhance practical learning.