Question

A 22-year-old man presents with DKA (pH 7.15, ketones 6.0 mmol/L). According to UK guidance, which insulin regimen is correct after initial fluid resuscitation?

Accepted Answer

IV insulin 0.1 units/kg/hour infusion

Answer

Fixed IV insulin 5 units/hour

Answer

SC insulin 10 units stat then hourly

Answer

IV insulin boluses every hour

Answer

Delay insulin until ketones <3 mmol/L

Practice question

A 22-year-old man presents with DKA (pH 7.15, ketones 6.0 mmol/L). According to UK guidance, which insulin regimen is correct after initial fluid resuscitation?