Question

A 56-year-old with type 2 diabetes is admitted for DKA. After initial isotonic fluids, what insulin infusion is recommended (assuming K⁺ ≥3.3 mEq/L)?

Accepted Answer

Regular insulin 0.1 units/kg/h continuous infusion without bolus

Answer

Regular insulin bolus 0.3 units/kg then 0.2 units/kg/h

Answer

NPH insulin 0.2 units/kg/h

Answer

Insulin glargine 0.1 units/kg/h infusion

Answer

No insulin until glucose <250 mg/dL

Practice question

A 56-year-old with type 2 diabetes is admitted for DKA. After initial isotonic fluids, what insulin infusion is recommended (assuming K⁺ ≥3.3 mEq/L)?