treatment Flashcards
1
Q
4 types of insulin regime
A
- twice daily
- three times daily
- basal bolus
- insulin pump
2
Q
twice daily insulin regime is…
A
a mixture of short and intermediate acting insulin. less injections for the child but requires a rigid lifestyle.
3
Q
there times daily insulin regime is…
A
a hybrid regime.
Main advantage in children - no injection at school
it is a mixed insulin at breakfast, a rapid acting insulin with evening tea and a long acting insulin at night.
4
Q
basal bolus regime is…
A
the most flexible. can adjust insulin for size of meal allows flexible meal times especially suitable for teenagers and toddlers. short acting insulin with meals.
5
Q
continuous insulin pumps…
A
only 2-3% of children in uk have these
continuous infusion of short acting insulin
useful in neonates and very small children.
