Myxel67

Myxel67

Diabetes ED, (CDE), CCU, Pulmonary/HIV

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  1. regular insulin only insulin given IV

    Myxel67 replied to cinnyb1018's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, Humalog and Novalog can be given IV, but they cost more, & offer no advantage over regular insulin. Just remember that IV insulin has a very short half-life. There's no point in...

  2. Nurses with Diabetes

    Myxel67 replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Even people without DM produce ketones if the amount of carbs in diet is severely reduced or eliminated. Since no carbs are available, the body burns fat and produces ketones. If the amt of carbs is...

  3. Nurses with Diabetes

    Myxel67 replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Glucotrol stimulates release of insulin from the pancreas. XL is a long acting form which can be taken once daily at about the same time everyday. However, as I said before, oral DM meds are not...

  4. Nurses with Diabetes

    Myxel67 replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Presence of urine ketones and weight loss indicates BG still very high Your body is burning fat because your insulin is not working well enough to allow you to use glucose from food for energy....

  5. Nurses with Diabetes

    Myxel67 replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I hope this gets through--it[s my third attempt. You have urine ketones because your body is burning fat for energy. Happens in type 1 at glucose levels as low as 240, but can happen in type 2 at...

  6. Nurses with Diabetes

    Myxel67 replied to gypsyangelrn's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Find an aggressive endo quick! Oral diabetes meds won't touch the BG levels you have. You need insulin, and the sooner the better. Your Hemoglobin A1C could have been 12% or higher. The goal for...