A 15 year old girl with type 1 diabetes is brought to emergency complaining of dizziness. Laboratory findings include severe hyperglycemia, ketoacidosis and blood pH of 7.15. To achieve rapid control of severe ketoacidosis, appropriate drug is:
Correct Answer: Crystalline zinc insulin
Description: Diabetic ketoacidosis must be managed by insulin preparations that can be given by intravenous route. Main insulin given intravenously is Regular insulin . Complication--> Hypoglycemia.
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