Conversion Information for Humulin R U-500 Insulin Dose When Using a U-100 Insulin Syringe or a Tuberculin Syringe
Divide dose (actual Humulin RU- 500 units) by 5
Divide prescribed Dose (actual units) by 5 = Unit markings in a U-100 insulin syringe.
Tuberculin syringe
Divide prescribed Dose (actual units) by 500 = Volume (mL) in a tuberculin syringe
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Nuzhat Chalisa MD,FACE
Endocrinology Consultant
Director Diabetes Education
Morris Hospital & health care center
Communications Director ADA'S clinical centers and programs leadership team
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