Patient's question:
The patient is 11 years old, male, and was diagnosed with diabetes in 2008. After hospitalization and treatment, he was discharged and stabilized his blood sugar through insulin injections. Before the Spring Festival in 2011, he injected seven units of long-acting insulin in the morning and two units of short-acting insulin, maintaining fasting blood sugar levels between 3.5 and 6.5, and post-meal blood sugar levels between 15 and 17. After the festival, he injected four units of short-acting insulin and eleven units of long-acting insulin, with fasting blood sugar levels between 13 and 15, and post-meal blood sugar levels at 22.5. His height is 135 cm, and his weight is 27 kg.Doctor's answer:
When blood sugar levels rise, it is important to analyze the specific reasons. After ruling out dietary and exercise factors, the insulin dosage can be increased (but it is necessary to closely monitor blood sugar levels). Generally, it can be used up to 1 U/kg per day, and it can be increased to 1.5 U/kg during puberty. However, it is still recommended that you visit the hospital regularly to allow the doctor to develop a reasonable plan for you!