The initial dose of insulin is typically determined based on individual factors such as body weight, blood glucose levels, type of diabetes, and other health conditions.
Insulin Initial Dose
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Common Cold Symptomatic and Treatment
Disclaimer: this is not a prescription. Using medicines without the guidance of a licensed provider can be lethal. 1. AnaIgesics 2. Combination products of Antihistamine Decongestant 3. Cough maybe due to Nasal obstruction or Post nasal drip For cough...
Care With Oral Decongestants
Oral decongestants are medications commonly used to alleviate nasal congestion associated with conditions such as colds, allergies, and sinusitis.
Insulin Initial Dose Calculation For Type Two Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
Disclaimer: this is not a prescription. Using medicines without the guidance of a licensed provider can be lethal. Calculation For Type Two Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) 4 units or 0.1 unit/kg or 10% of the basal insulin dose. Note: This is calculation only, not the one...
Bolus Insulin
Bolus insulin is a fast-acting insulin used to manage blood glucose levels around meals. It mimics the body’s natural insulin response to food, helping to control the rise in blood sugar after eating.
Bolus Insulin
Disclaimer: this is not a prescription. Using medicines without the guidance of a licensed provider can be lethal. Insulin is needed to correct glucose levels above the target levels. Usually 1 unit of insulin is given for each 50 mg/dL glucose above the target...
Common Diabetes Medications
Common diabetes medications include various classes such as biguanides, sulfonylureas, thiazolidinediones, DPP-4 inhibitors, SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 receptor agonists, and insulin. Biguanides like metformin help decrease glucose production in the liver, while sulfonylureas stimulate the pancreas to release more insulin. Thiazolidinediones work on improving insulin sensitivity, and DPP-4 inhibitors help regulate blood sugar levels by blocking the breakdown of incretin hormones.