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. 2021 Nov 26;6(1):bvab179. doi: 10.1210/jendso/bvab179

Table 1.

Titration algorithm for long-acting insulin

Titration algorithm for long-acting insulin
Average value of fasting plasma glucose for 3 consecutive d Recommended long-acting insulin dose adjustments
< 5.0 mmol/L (90 mg/dL) Subtract 1 unit from total dose of detemir
5.0-6.7 mmol/L (90-120 mg/dL) No adjustments
> 6.7 mmol/L (120 mg/dL) Add 1 unit to total dose of detemir