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Table 1 Insulin sliding scale

From: 24-hr observation unit is safe location for rapid glucose control in uncomplicated severe hyperglycaemia

Capillary blood glucose (mmol/L)

Subcutaneous soluble insulin (units)

10.1–14.0

4

14.1–18.0

6

18.1–24.0

8

> 24.1

10 (maximum)

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BMC Emergency Medicine

ISSN: 1471-227X

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