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? 1.4-1.7 units
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