Liberalized glycemic control protocol for use in laboring patients with gestational diabetes
Liberalized glycemic control protocol for use in laboring patients with gestational diabetes
Blood glucose (mg/dL), monitored every 4 hours
Rapid-acting insulin administered
≤120*
0 units
121-150
2 units
151-200
4 units
>200
8 units
* When the blood sugar is <60 mg/dL, juice is provided to treat hypoglycemia.
Data from: Hamel MS, Kanno LM, Has P, et al. Intrapartum Glucose Management in Women With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet Gynecol 2019; 133:1171.
