Table 3.

Scheme for injection of subcutaneous insulin during parenteral nutrition.

Parenteral nutrition administration	Subcutaneous insulin injection
Continuous parenteral nutrition over 24 hours	Application of 100% of the insulin as long-acting insulin subcutaneously (basal insulin)
Continuous parenteral nutrition over 24 hours in combination with oral or enteral nutrition	Application of 50% of the insulin as long-acting insulin subcutaneously (basal insulin) and 50% as short-acting insulin subcutaneously
Cyclic parenteral nutrition over 12-14 hours overnight in combination with oral or enteral feeding	Application of 50% of the insulin as long-acting insulin subcutaneously (basal insulin) with emphasis on nocturnal coverage and 50% as short-acting insulin subcutaneously