Table 3.
Drug | Peak glycemic effect | Suggested insulin |
---|---|---|
Methylprednisolone | 4-6 h after ingestion | NPH |
Dexamethasone | 8-10 h | Glargine U100/Detemir/Degludec/Glargine U300 |
NPH twice a day with or without rapid-acting insulin analogs | ||
Prednisolone | 2-3 h | Rapid-acting insulin analogs/NPH once daily |