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Do you manage mild-to-moderate diabetic ketoacidosis with a subcutaneous rapid-acting insulin protocol rather than an IV insulin infusion?

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Endocrinology · Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Yes, SC rapid acting insulin can be used in the mild cases of DKA providing that dehydration is not severe to affect insulin absorption. Small frequent doses every hour may replace the IV insulin in mild cases. A good tip is to start correcting fluid loss in the first or two hours before starting SC...

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