A 45-year-old with DKA is transitioning off IV insulin after resolution of ketoacidosis. Which is correct?...

Question

A 45-year-old with DKA is transitioning off IV insulin after resolution of ketoacidosis. Which is correct?

Accepted Answer

Overlap IV insulin for 1-2 hours after giving long-acting subcutaneous insulin

Answer

Stop IV insulin immediately after first subcutaneous dose

Answer

Wait 12 hours before overlapping

Answer

Transition only when glucose

Answer

Give bolus of rapid-acting insulin only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DKA transition