Question

A 5-year-old with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. According to NICE, which insulin regimen is preferred in children to achieve optimal glycaemic control?

Accepted Answer

Basal-bolus regimen (rapid-acting plus long-acting)

Answer

Twice-daily mixed insulin

Answer

Once-daily long-acting insulin only

Answer

Oral hypoglycaemics

Answer

Insulin pump is mandatory

Practice question

A 5-year-old with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes. According to NICE, which insulin regimen is preferred in children to achieve optimal glycaemic control?