Start weight-based basal insulin (rather than the traditional 6-10 unit starting dose) and add prandial insulin once basal insulin doses reach 0.5 units/kg/day.

People with type 2 diabetes initiating insulin

Start basal insulin using weight-based dosing and add prandial insulin when basal insulin reaches 0.5 units/kg/day

Traditional fixed starting dose of 6–10 units

Achievement of glycemic target with appropriate insulin intensification