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Inpatient Insulin Dosing

Inpatient Insulin Calculator

Calculates daily insulin requirement from weight-based initiation or prior 24h insulin use → splits into basal & bolus

Mode

Weight-based initiation Prior 24-hour insulin requirement

Weight (kg)

Weight-Based Dosing

Extra cautious (0.1 units/kg) Cautious (0.2 units/kg) Overweight / insulin resistant (0.3 units/kg) Very insulin resistant (0.4 units/kg)

Total insulin used in last 24 hours (units)

Adjustment

No change Increase 10% Increase 20% Decrease 10% Decrease 20%

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