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What is the typical total daily insulin dose in children per kilogram of body weight?
What is the typical total daily insulin dose in children per kilogram of body weight?
- 0.7 units/kg (correct)
- 1.5 units/kg
- 1.0 units/kg
- 0.5 units/kg
Why is carbohydrate counting important for children with diabetes?
Why is carbohydrate counting important for children with diabetes?
- To ensure mealtime insulin doses are accurate (correct)
- To help children lose weight
- To identify foods that trigger allergic reactions
- To monitor for signs of hypoglycemia
How often should caloric requirements be adapted for children with diabetes?
How often should caloric requirements be adapted for children with diabetes?
- Every year
- Every month
- Every three months (correct)
- Every six months
What is a key factor influencing the future of funding for pediatric insulin therapy?
What is a key factor influencing the future of funding for pediatric insulin therapy?
Why is basal insulin injected separately from prandial bolus insulin?
Why is basal insulin injected separately from prandial bolus insulin?
What is the approximate annual increase in the incidence of type 1 diabetes in individuals under 20 years old?
What is the approximate annual increase in the incidence of type 1 diabetes in individuals under 20 years old?
What is the projected percentage of children who will develop diabetes in their lifetime by 2050?
What is the projected percentage of children who will develop diabetes in their lifetime by 2050?
What is the primary form of therapy for type 1 diabetes?
What is the primary form of therapy for type 1 diabetes?
What is the typical total daily dose of insulin in preschool and school-age children?
What is the typical total daily dose of insulin in preschool and school-age children?
Why is it recommended to start with low doses of insulin and increase gradually?
Why is it recommended to start with low doses of insulin and increase gradually?
What is the concept of insulin sensitivity factor used for?
What is the concept of insulin sensitivity factor used for?
What is the recommended approach to individualizing insulin therapy for children?
What is the recommended approach to individualizing insulin therapy for children?
What is the current focus of most clinical research and funding?
What is the current focus of most clinical research and funding?
What is the primary challenge in determining the correct insulin dose for an individual child?
What is the primary challenge in determining the correct insulin dose for an individual child?
Why are large-scale clinical trials needed?
Why are large-scale clinical trials needed?
What is the reason for excessive costs in determining the correct insulin dose?
What is the reason for excessive costs in determining the correct insulin dose?
