The initial dose is 100 units of regular insulin added to a normal saline solution IV. In continuous insulin infusions, short acting insulin such as insulin lispro, insulin aspart, and insulin glulysine is used until blood sugar level normalizes. The use of dextrose containing IV fluid (i.e. D5LR) is on standby in the case when hypoglycemia ensues.
Semipermeable membrane is a type of biological or synthetic, polymeric membrane that will allow certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion.