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Option B, units

Explanation:

Insulin syringes used to draw and administer insulin doses measure volume in units, typically with each small line on their barrel indicating 1 unit and each large line indicating 10 units.

This is an important distinction because bigger syringes such as the 3 mL and 5 mL syringe measure volume, of course, in milliliters (mL), which is 1:1 equivalent to cubic centimeters (cc). However, 1 cc is not the same as 1 unit.  An insulin syringe may only hold around 0.3 to 0.5 cc of volume by design as insulin is delivered in smaller quantities to patients subcutaneously.

Administering a patient 5 mL of insulin instead of 5 units of insulin can prove catastrophic, as it would severely drop the patient's blood glucose levels into potentially fatal hypoglycemic ranges.

Insulin doses are measures in units, option B.

b. Insulin doses should be measured in units in order to ensure precise and effective management of diabetes.

  • In the treatment of diabetes, insulin must be measured with high accuracy to avoid any risk of overdosing or underdosing, which can have serious health consequences.
  • Insulin is typically measured in units, a standardized measurement that allows for precise dosing.
  • The unit of insulin measurement considers the physiological effects on the human body, ensuring that insulin levels are managed accurately, often via an insulin syringe.

Monitoring Diabetes:- For people with diabetes, careful monitoring of blood glucose levels is crucial. Devices such as glucose meters and insulin syringes play vital roles in this process.

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