Table 1.

Sliding Scale Insulin Protocol

Blood Glucose (mg/dL)*	Subcutaneous Dose of Regular Human Insulin to be Administered (units)	Additional Action Requested
0–50	0	1 ampule D50, call MD
51–100	0	4 oz fruit juice, call MD
101–150	0	No action
151–200	2	No action
201–250	4	No action
251–300	6	No action
301–350	8	No action
351–400	10	No action
>400	12	Call MD

*Conversion factor to SI = 0.05551