Question

A 28-year-old presents with DKA (pH 7.12, ketones 5.5 mmol/L). What insulin regimen should be started after initial fluids?

Accepted Answer

IV insulin infusion 0.1 units/kg/hour

Answer

IV insulin infusion 0.05 units/kg/hour

Answer

SC rapid-acting insulin 10 units every hour

Answer

IV insulin bolus 10 units then stop

Answer

No insulin until ketones <3 mmol/L

Practice question

A 28-year-old presents with DKA (pH 7.12, ketones 5.5 mmol/L). What insulin regimen should be started after initial fluids?