Question

A 35-year-old with DKA after missed insulin receives fluids and potassium repletion. What insulin strategy is acceptable to initiate IV insulin without a bolus?

Accepted Answer

Regular insulin 10 units IV bolus only

Answer

Regular insulin 0.05 units/kg/hour infusion

Answer

Regular insulin 0.1 units/kg/hour infusion

Answer

Insulin glargine 0.2 units/kg subcutaneously only

Answer

Regular insulin 0.14 units/kg/hour infusion

Practice question

A 35-year-old with DKA after missed insulin receives fluids and potassium repletion. What insulin strategy is acceptable to initiate IV insulin without a bolus?