Question

A 60-year-old with DKA is treated with insulin infusion. When transitioning to subcutaneous insulin, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Transition only when HbA1c <8%

Answer

Stop infusion and then give subcutaneous basal 2 hours later

Answer

Give basal insulin 1-2 hours before stopping infusion

Answer

Stop insulin entirely if glucose normalizes

Answer

Transition only when glucose is < 200 mg/dL

Practice question

A 60-year-old with DKA is treated with insulin infusion. When transitioning to subcutaneous insulin, what is recommended?