A 68-year-old with DKA has resolved ketosis and is eating. Transitioning off insulin infusion, what is appropriate?...

Question

A 68-year-old with DKA has resolved ketosis and is eating. Transitioning off insulin infusion, what is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Give basal insulin 1-2 hours before stopping infusion

Answer

Stop infusion then decide basal later

Answer

Switch to oral agents only

Answer

Hold insulin until next morning

Answer

Give NPH after stopping infusion

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DKA-Transition to SC