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Table 1 Forced weekly insulin titration schedule for basal and prandial insulin

From: An educational program for insulin self-adjustment associated with structured self-monitoring of blood glucose significantly improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus after 12 weeks: a randomized, controlled pilot study

Mean of self-monitored FPG values from preceding 3 days

Adjust of nocturnal basal insulin dosage (IU/day)

<90 mg/dL (5.0 mmol/L)

−1

90-130 mg/dL (5.0-7.2 mmol/L)

No adjustment

>130 mg/dL (7.2 mmol/L)

+2

Mean of self-monitored pre-dinner values from preceding 3 days

Adjust of diurnal basal insulin dosage (IU/day)

<90 mg/dL (5.0 mmol/L)

−2

90-130 mg/dL (5.0-7.2 mmol/L)

No adjustment

>130 mg/dL (7.2 mmol/L)

+2

Mean of self-monitored postprandial values from preceding 3 days

Adjust of prandial insulin dosage (IU/day)

<90 mg/dL (5.0 mmol/L)

−1

90-180 mg/dL (5.0-10.0 mmol/L)

No adjustment

>180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)

+1

  1. FPG, fasting plasma glucose.