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

Yes, SC rapid-acting insulin can be used in the mild cases of DKA, provided that dehydration is not severe enough 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 sta...