Question

A 50-year-old with T2DM is admitted with DKA (K+ 4.6). After fluids and K+ monitoring, which insulin strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

IV regular insulin infusion 0.1 U/kg/h (with/without bolus)

Answer

Subcutaneous sliding scale only

Answer

Insulin infusion 0.5 U/kg/h

Answer

Delay insulin until glucose <250 mg/dL

Answer

Add dextrose at initiation

Practice question

A 50-year-old with T2DM is admitted with DKA (K+ 4.6). After fluids and K+ monitoring, which insulin strategy is recommended?