< 50 (2.8) | Decrease by 2 units. | Inject during meal. | Include at least 10 g of simple carbohydrates in the meal. |
50 to 80 (2.8 to 4.4) | Decrease by 1 unit. | 0 | |
80 to 130 (4.4 to 7.2) | No change | 0 | |
130 to 150 (7.2 to 8.3) | Increase by 1 unit. | 0 | |
150 to 200 (8.3 to 11.1) | Increase by 2 units. | 10 minutes | |
200 to 250 (11.1 to 13.9) | Increase by 3 units. | 15 minutes | |
250 to 300 (13.9 to 16.7) | Increase by 4 units. | 20 minutes | Test for urinary ketones. |
300 to 350 (16.7 to 19.4) | Increase by 5 units. | 25 minutes | Test for urinary ketones; if levels are moderate or large, increase fluid intake and consider giving additional insulin. |