Table 1 Reasons management was deemed inappropriate by expert panel

Reason for determination of inappropriate orders	Inappropriate orders (%)
Inadequate dose changes for hyperglycaemia	33
Sliding scale insulin (SSI) too high or too frequent	20
Inadequate dose changes for hypoglycaemia	10
Use of oral agents when contraindicated	7
Scheduled insulin not ordered	7
Inadequate adjustment for steroids	7
Frequency of blood glucose monitoring not adequate	3
Other	14