Do Type 2 diabetics use sliding scale?
Abstract. Purpose: Hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus traditionally receive insulin on a sliding-scale regimen, but the benefits of this approach are unclear.
How much insulin should a Type 2 take?
Your dose may go up two to four units every 3 days until you reach your fasting blood sugar target. That’s usually 80 to 130 mg/dL. The type of insulin your doctor chooses depends on your weight, blood sugar, any other health problems you have, the cost, and your preferences.
What insulin is given on a sliding scale?
The types of insulin used for sliding scale therapy include: Long-acting insulin (glargine/detemir or neutral protamine Hagedorn) Short-acting or rapid-acting insulin (aspart, glulisine, lispro, and regular) Premixed insulin (a combination of long-acting and short-acting insulin)
How is NovoLog dosed?
Adult patients start NovoLog® dose at their largest meal of the day, only 1 meal each day. They must take their dose 5 to 10 minutes before eating.
What is the sliding scale for novolog?
Fasting plasma glucose > 126 mg/dL. Fasting value determined in the morning after absence of caloric intake at least 8 hours….Endocrinology.
| Insulin Sliding Scale | |
|---|---|
| Blood Glucose | Novolog Insulin SQ |
| 151-200 | 2 units |
| 201-250 | 4 units |
| 251-300 | 6 units |
Is novolog fast acting?
NovoLog® is a rapid-acting insulin that helps lower mealtime blood sugar spikes in adults and children with diabetes. It has been proven to help control high blood sugar in people with diabetes when taken with a long-acting insulin.
Can NovoLog be used for sliding scale?
(Whole blood values are lower by 10-15 mg/dL). Of note, symptoms are most commonly absent. Fasting plasma glucose > 126 mg/dL. Fasting value determined in the morning after absence of caloric intake at least 8 hours….Endocrinology.
| Insulin Sliding Scale | |
|---|---|
| Blood Glucose | Novolog Insulin SQ |
| 351-400 | 10 units |
| > 400 | 12 units, call HO |
How do you read an insulin sliding scale?
A sliding scale varies the dose of insulin based on blood glucose level. The higher your blood glucose the more insulin you take. The Sliding Scale method is more precise than fixed dose insulin in that it takes account of the fact that people’s blood glucose is not always in the normal range before meals.
What is the NovoLog sliding scale?
(Whole blood values are lower by 10-15 mg/dL). Of note, symptoms are most commonly absent. Fasting plasma glucose > 126 mg/dL. Fasting value determined in the morning after absence of caloric intake at least 8 hours….Endocrinology.
| Insulin Sliding Scale | |
|---|---|
| Blood Glucose | Novolog Insulin SQ |
| 201-250 | 4 units |
| 251-300 | 6 units |
| 301-350 | 8 units |
What if I take too much NovoLog?
If you take too much Novolog, your blood sugar may fall low (hypoglycemia). You can treat mild low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) by drinking or eating something sugary right away (fruit juice, sugar candies, or glucose tablets).