Question

A 33-year-old with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes is learning insulin therapy. Which starting total daily insulin dose is reasonable for most adults?

Accepted Answer

0.4-0.5 units/kg/day split basal-bolus

Answer

0.1 units/kg/day

Answer

0.2 units/kg/day

Answer

1.0 units/kg/day as basal only

Answer

Sliding scale only

Practice question

A 33-year-old with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes is learning insulin therapy. Which starting total daily insulin dose is reasonable for most adults?