Table 1.

Target blood glucose (BG) concentrations in hospitalized patients²⁵

Patient type	Target BG, mg/dL	BG when modification of insulin regimen may be necessary, mg/dL	Recommended insulin route
Critically ill in intensive care settings	140-180	<110: Not recommended	Intravenous
Not critically ill	Premeal: <140	<100: Reassess regimen	Subcutaneous
	Random: <180	<70: Modify regimen	(scheduled)