Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM)
- Insulin is mandatory
- Basal + prandial insulin or pump therapy
- CGM is standard whenever feasible
- Match mealtime dose to carbs + glucose
- Automated insulin delivery is preferred when usable
- Educate on hypoglycemia + sick-day ketones
- Never stop basal insulin → DKA risk
Use at a glance
- Insulin is mandatory
Treatment options
- Basal + prandial insulin or pump therapy
- CGM is standard whenever feasible
- Match mealtime dose to carbs + glucose
- Educate on hypoglycemia + sick-day ketones
Choosing treatment
- Automated insulin delivery is preferred when usable
Other treatment options
- Never stop basal insulin → DKA risk
Self-check
- What guides mealtime insulin dosing in T1DM?
Carbs + glucose. - What can stopping basal insulin cause in T1DM?
DKA.
Drugs used for this (9)
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