FH is a 23-year-old male who has had type 1 diabetes for 6 years. He is currently taking Novolin N 20 units BID and Humulin R 1:8 plus 1 per 25 over 120 mg/dL. How many grams of carbohydrates will 1 unit of insulin regular cover for FH? What impact (in mg/dL) will 1 unit of regular insulin have on lowering FH's blood glucose level? How many units of insulin should FH administer to cover a meal that consists of 120 grams of carbohydrates?
FH is a 23-year-old male who has had type 1 diabetes for 6 years. He is currently taking Novolin N 20 units BID and Humulin R 1:8 plus 1 per 25 over 120 mg/dL. How many grams of carbohydrates will 1 unit of insulin regular cover for FH? What impact (in mg/dL) will 1 unit of regular insulin have on lowering FH's blood glucose level? How many units of insulin should FH administer to cover a meal that consists of 120 grams of carbohydrates?
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FH is a 23-year-old male who has had type 1 diabetes for 6 years. He is currently taking Novolin N 20 units BID and Humulin R 1:8 plus 1 per 25 over 120 mg/dL.
How many grams of carbohydrates will 1 unit of insulin regular cover for FH?
What impact (in mg/dL) will 1 unit of regular insulin have on lowering FH's blood glucose level?
How many units of insulin should FH administer to cover a meal that consists of 120 grams of carbohydrates?
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