Generally, if someone can eat and drink, then the use of subcutaneous insulin to regulate their blood glucose levels is appropriate.

The use of insulin intravenously by infusion is appropriate when:

• The patient has recurrent vomiting


• The patient is nil by mouth


• The patient is missing more than 1 meal (e.g. an operation or procedure)


• The patient is severely ill and good glucose control is needed

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