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GLUCOSE CURVE Ideal blood glucose curve. Insulin was administered at 8:00 AM. All blood glucose values
are between 100 and 250 mg/dL, and the duration of action of insulin is ≈12 hours (for q 12h insulin dosing).

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GLUCOSE CURVE Short duration of insulin action. Insulin was administered at 8:00 AM, and patient is
showing signs of unregulated diabetes mellitus. Duration of insulin action is < 8-10 hours.

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GLUCOSE CURVE Persistent hyperglycemia. Insulin was administered at 8:00 AM. Blood glucose level is
persistently elevated, and it does not drop below 100-150 mg/dL. Clinical signs are present.

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