ntegrated LabCase Study Diabetes John is a 50 yr old man admitted to your medical unit with an ulceration on his right ankle. His blood glucose level is 473. He tells you he takes NPH (Humilin N) insulin 40 units every morning and Regular insulin with each meal and at bedtime. John’s first dose of insulin each day is given at 6 am. Chart the action of this insulin throughout the day, showing what time the insulin was given and where it peaks. Hint: This is referring to the NPH. Look up peak times for this.John said his doctor told him to keep his glucose between 100 and 150. What is the normal range for blood glucose.

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ntegrated LabCase Study Diabetes
John is a 50 yr old man admitted to your medical unit with an ulceration on his
right ankle. His blood glucose level is 473. He tells you he takes NPH
(Humilin N) insulin 40 units every morning and Regular insulin with each meal
and at bedtime.
John’s first dose of insulin each day is given at 6 am. Chart the action of this
insulin throughout the day, showing what time the insulin was given and
where it peaks.
Hint: This is referring to the NPH. Look up peak times for this.John said his
doctor told him to keep his glucose between 100 and 150. What is the normal
range for blood glucose.

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