Table 1.

Sliding Scale Insulin Protocol

Blood Glucose (mg/dL)*Subcutaneous Dose of Regular Human Insulin to be Administered (units)Additional Action Requested
*Conversion factor to SI = 0.05551
0–5001 ampule D50, call MD
51–10004 oz fruit juice, call MD
101–1500No action
151–2002No action
201–2504No action
251–3006No action
301–3508No action
351–40010No action
>40012Call MD