What is the insulin dosage for a patient with hyperglycemia using Novolog (insulin aspart) 70/30?

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Insulin Dosage for Hyperglycemia using Novolog (Insulin Aspart) 70/30

  • The provided studies do not directly address the specific insulin dosage for a patient with hyperglycemia using Novolog (insulin aspart) 70/30 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • However, study 2 mentions that for patients receiving continuous tube feedings, the recommended dose is 0.6-1.0 U/kg of premixed 70/30 (NPH/regular) insulin every 8 hours.
  • Study 4 compares the efficacy of 70/30 biphasic insulin with a glargine/lispro regimen in non-critically ill diabetic patients on continuous enteral nutrition therapy, but does not provide a specific dosage for Novolog (insulin aspart) 70/30.
  • Study 5 examines the impact of an aspart insulin protocol for treatment of hyperglycemia, but uses a different insulin regimen (detemir-aspart) and does not provide a specific dosage for Novolog (insulin aspart) 70/30.

General Insulin Management

  • Study 3 recommends basal, prandial, and correction dosing as the best methods for insulin administration in hospitalized patients.
  • Study 2 suggests that the dose of basal insulin should be adjusted based on the patient's medical condition, with a starting dose of 0.5 U/kg for the average patient.
  • Study 5 demonstrates the safety and efficacy of an aspart insulin protocol in the emergency department and hospital settings, but does not provide specific guidance on Novolog (insulin aspart) 70/30 dosage.

References

Research

70/30 insulin algorithm versus sliding scale insulin.

The Annals of pharmacotherapy, 2005

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Insulin management of diabetic patients on general medical and surgical floors.

Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, 2006

Research

Current Recommendations for Insulin Therapy in the Hospitalized Patient.

Critical care nursing clinics of North America, 2025

Research

Comparison of 70/30 biphasic insulin with glargine/lispro regimen in non-critically ill diabetic patients on continuous enteral nutrition therapy.

Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 2011

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