Abstract

Aim: This systematic review aims to consolidate findings from current clinical trials that compare the effectiveness of insulin infusion at 0.05IU/kg/h versus 0.1IU/kg/h in managing pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis. Methods: We searched several databases, including PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Central and Web of Science. Our primary outcomes were time to reach blood glucose ≤250mg/dl and time to resolution of acidosis. Secondary outcomes included rate of blood glucose decrease per hour, incidence of hypoglycemia, hypokalemia, treatment failure, and cerebral edema. Results & conclusion: The present study establishes that a low insulin dose exhibits comparable efficacy to the standard dosage for managing pediatric patients suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis, with a lower incidence of complications.

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