CriticalCareNow warns clinicians not to reduce insulin during DKA just because glucose is falling, arguing insulin treats acidosis and that adding dextrose is preferable to weaning the drip.
“DON'T turn down the insulin in DKA!”
“Insulin also treats the acidosis, not just the sugar.”
“add dextrose instead of weaning your drip”
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