Sample insulin correction algorithm, using short-acting or rapid-acting insulin

Glucose values (mg/dL [mmol/L])	Insulin dose (units) every 4 to 6 hours
<150 (8.3)	0
151 to 200 (8.4 to 11.1)	0 to 2
201 to 250 (11.2 to 13.9)	4
251 to 300 (13.9 to 16.6)	6
301 to 350 (16.7 to 19.4)	8
351 to 400 (19.5 to 22.2)	10

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