28th May 2025

An 18-year-old female is being treated for diabetes ketoacidosis, she has had 8 hours of treatment with intravenous fluids and a fixed rate intravenous insulin infusion.

An 18-year-old female is being treated for diabetes ketoacidosis, she has had 8 hours of treatment with intravenous fluids and a fixed rate intravenous insulin infusion. Her blood glucose is now 12mmol/L, pH is 7.3 and blood ketones are 2. What is the next step in management? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.