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JK is a 19-year-old male college student with T1DM. He stays away from home and does not follow a proper diet. His school schedule is erratic; therefore, he eats throughout the day. Currently, he takes extended long-acting analogue insulin once per day. By 8 P.M., his blood sugar levels start dropping to a very low value. Also, biochemical analysis shows trace amount of ketones in his blood.
Height: 5'10" Weight: 175 pounds Hemoglobin A1C: 9%
What is the ideal range of daily insulin dose for JK?
A. 0.2–0.5 units/kg
B. 0.5–0.8 units/kg
C. 0.8–1.1 units/kg
D. 1.1–1.4 units/kg
E. 1.4–1.7 units/kg
Answer: A
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