Nursing Best Practice Guidelines

Subcutaneous Administration of Insulin in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes

Background Information
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Purpose & Scope
Background about Diabetes

Practice Recommendations
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Practice Recommendations
Levels of Evidence

Point of Care Resources
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Prevention of Hypoglycemia
Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia
Questions to Assess Psychosocial Concerns Related to Insulin Therapy
Insulin Storage Tips
General Guidelines for Preparation and Injection of Insulin
General Guidelines for Mixing Insulin in a Syringe
Allergic Reactions to Insulin
Recommended Targets for Blood Glucose Control
Physical Activity and Hypoglycemia
Insulin Types
Guidelines for Nurses on How to Manage Hypoglycemia

Client and Family Education
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Starting a Client on Insulin? The Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions for Clients on How to Treat Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia) Less than 4.0 mmol/L
Dealing with Sick Days for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Online Resources for Diabetes Information
References