AI 24HR=Amount of insulin in units used within 24 hours of admission, AITRH=Amount of insulin in units used to reduce blood glucose to ≤ 250 mg/ dl, DKA=Diabetic ketoacidosis, HHNK=Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non ketotic state, NNHS=Normo osmolar non ketotic hyperglycemic state, Mixed DKA/HHNK=Mixed diabetic ketoacidosis/hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non ketotic state

Figure 6: The mean dose of insulin used according to the various hyperglycaemic emergencies.