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A PDF document that shows the dosage of insulin for different blood glucose levels. It includes a medium dose sliding scale and a high dose sliding scale, as well as cautions and instructions for use.
This document provides general recommendations and specific dosing instructions for basal and prandial insulin in adults with type 2 diabetes. It also includes information on insulin devices, storage, exercise, education and literature search process.
sliding scale bg-125/25 Use with Humalog Pen, Humalog Kwik Pen, or Novolog Flex Pen If your blood sugar is: Units of insulin to give (added to carb insulin):
If patient normally takes long acting Insulin (Lantus ®/insulin glargine, Levemir/insulin detemir, Insulatard ®/isophane insulin, Humulin l/isophane insulin) it should be continued at the usual dose and time(s). PRESCRIBE EVEN IF THE PATIENT IS NOT EATING OR DRINKING. Physician: sign the sliding scale required. Scale 2 is the most commonly used.
REGULAR INSULIN (eg. Humulin-R ®) SLIDING SCALE -STANDARD ORDERS Recommended Indications: • As a supplement to a patient’s usual diabetes medications (long-acting insulin or oral agents) to treat uncontrolled high blood sugars • For short term use (24-48 hours) in a patient admitted with an unknown insulin requirement Regimens:
Sample Sliding-Scale Insulin Protocol. Instructions: Check patient’s blood sugar before meals, at bedtime, and as needed for symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Use the following table to administer insulin lispro PRN.
A PDF document for physicians to order sliding scale insulin for adult patients with diabetes. It includes blood sugar targets, insulin doses, and hypoglycemia treatment guidelines.
