<p><strong>Adult</strong>: SC Dosing regimen should be individualised and adjusted based on patient&#39;s glycaemic response. Usual range is 0.5-1 unit/kg/day.<br />
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<strong>Type 1 diabetes mellitus:&nbsp;</strong>Approximately one third of the total daily insulin requirements SC; rapid-acting or short-acting, premeal insulin should be used to satisfy the remainder of the daily insulin requirements<br />
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<strong>Usual daily maintenance range</strong>: 0.5-1 unit/kg/day in divided doses; nonobese may require 0.4-0.6 unit/kg/day; obese may require 0.8-1.2 units/kg/day<br />
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<strong>Type 2 diabetes mellitus:&nbsp;</strong>If inadequately controlled with oral medication: 10 units/day SC (or 0.1 -0.2 unit/kg/day) of intermediate- or long-acting insulin given at bedtime generally recommended; as an alternative, rapid-acting formulations, such as insulin lispro, given before meals have also been used; dose must be adjusted carefully.</p>