Question

A 65-year-old man recovering from DKA asks when basal insulin should be given during transition off IV insulin. Best practice?

Accepted Answer

Administer basal insulin 2 hours before stopping IV insulin to prevent rebound hyperglycemia

Answer

Stop IV insulin and start basal later that day

Answer

No basal insulin needed

Answer

Give prandial insulin only

Answer

Wait until glucose <100 mg/dL

Practice question

A 65-year-old man recovering from DKA asks when basal insulin should be given during transition off IV insulin. Best practice?