Treatment of prednisolone‐induced hyperglycaemia in hospitalized patients: <scp>I</scp> nsights from a randomized, controlled study

Abstract

There were no differences in the efficacy or safety of the isophane and glargine-based insulin regimens. We recommend an initial daily insulin dose of 0.5 units/kg bodyweight if not on insulin, a greater than 30% increase in pre-prednisolone insulin dose and larger insulin dose adjustments in patients with prednisolone-induced hyperglycaemia.