Does type of bolus insulin matter in the hospital? Retrospective cohort analysis of outcomes between patients receiving analogue versus human insulin.

Background: Poor glycemic control in hospitalized patients has been associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Research suggests that analogue bolus insulin may be more effective in achieving blood glucose (BG) control compared with human bolus insulin.

Objective: This study compares mortality, length of stay (LOS), costs, and BG control in hospitalized patients receiving either analogue or human bolus insulin.