Is hyperglycemia inpatient worth treating?

67 year old patient at university hospital has blood sugars in the 500mg/dl with complications of renal failure, tube feeds, CABG, and sternal infections.

Will treating the hyperglycemia intensively really change mortality?
What would be the best strategy for this patient?



Webcast on the discussion an insulin administration strategy

Webcast on a case based strategy for the use of insulin.