Question: how much nph insulin should i take?
Answer: Insulin requirement range: 0.1 to 2.5 units/kg/day. Most patients require 0.5 to 1.2 units/kg/day. Average initial dose for type 1 DM: 0.5 to 0.6 units/kg/day. The total daily dose is given as 1 to 2 injections per day, given 30 to 60 minutes before a meal or bedtime.