Explain basal-bolus insulin dosing

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1. What type of insulin has an onset of 1 - 3 hours and a duration of up to 18 hours?

2. What type of insulin has an onset of 30 minutes, peak of 2-3 hours and duration of 6.5 hours? a. When is this type of insulin usually given?

3. Nadine is taking insulin every morning, with sliding scale coverage. The specified dosages are a) NPH insulin, 20 units every morning before breakfast, and b) regular (Novolin ge) insulin, sliding scale coverage before meals and at bedtime as follows:

Blood glucose less than 11.1 mmol/L No additional coverage Blood glucose 11.1 to 13.8 mmol/L 2 units regular insulin Blood glucose 13.9 to 16.6 mmol/L 4 units regular insulin Blood glucose more than 16.7 mmol/L 6 units regular insulin Blood glucose more than 19.4 mmol/L Call MD for order questions

4. How much insulin will Nadine receive in the following circumstances?

a. Before breakfast if her blood glucose level is 15.3 mmol/L

b. Before lunch if her blood glucose level is 10.9 mmol/L

c. Before dinner if her blood glucose level is 18.2 mmol/L

5. Explain Basal-Bolus Insulin Dosing.

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