Question

A 10-year-old boy presents with short stature and polydipsia/polyuria. Investigations reveal type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which insulin regimen is recommended for children according to NICE?

Accepted Answer

Basal-bolus insulin regimen with rapid-acting insulin at meals and once- or twice-daily basal insulin

Answer

Twice-daily mixed insulin regimen

Answer

Once-daily long-acting insulin only

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Insulin pump for all children immediately

Answer

No insulin, only diet modification

Practice question

A 10-year-old boy presents with short stature and polydipsia/polyuria. Investigations reveal type 1 diabetes mellitus. Which insulin regimen is recommended for children according to NICE?