Which of the following statements best describes the current best practice regarding the use of sliding scale insulin to treat elevated blood glucose?
A) The use of sliding scale therapy is discouraged because this method treats hyperglycemia after it as has already occurred
B) Sliding scale insulin in response to elevated glucose is a safe and helpful method of treating hyperglycemia
C) Delivering insulin in this manner is acceptable within the acute care setting only
D) The use of sliding scale insulin is appropriate in treating T1DM only