LS takes 20 units 70/30 insulin twice daily with an insulin pen. LS states that blood sugars are usually on target, but over the past week, blood sugars have suddenly increased. LS confirms that they are taking insulin on a regular basis.
Which factor could be contributing to this sudden blood glucose rise?
- 70/30 insulin is no longer effective for LS.
- Check where LS is keeping the insulin pens.
- Remind LS to shake the insulin to assure adequate mixing.
- Verify that LS is doing a 3-unit air shot before each injection.
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