Question

A 58-year-old with DKA has transitioned to anion gap closure. When transitioning to subcutaneous insulin, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Give basal insulin 1-2 hours before stopping infusion

Answer

Stop infusion then give basal insulin

Answer

Delay basal until next morning

Answer

Use sliding scale only

Answer

Stop insulin entirely once glucose <200 mg/dL

Practice question

A 58-year-old with DKA has transitioned to anion gap closure. When transitioning to subcutaneous insulin, what is recommended?