Question

A 70-year-old with DKA has BG 220 mg/dL, anion gap closed, tolerating PO. Best transition to subcutaneous insulin?

Accepted Answer

Give basal insulin 1-2 hours before stopping IV insulin

Answer

Stop insulin and discharge without overlap

Answer

Give basal insulin and stop drip immediately

Answer

No basal insulin needed if eating

Answer

Switch to sliding scale only

Practice question

A 70-year-old with DKA has BG 220 mg/dL, anion gap closed, tolerating PO. Best transition to subcutaneous insulin?