Rapid Metabolism of Insulin
The duration of action of insulin is less than desired (10-12 hours for twice daily administration; 20 hours for once daily administration).
Blood glucose curves
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See blood glucose curves for details on making a glucose curve.
Solution
- Change insulin dosing from once to twice daily
- Change to a longer-acting preparation