Milwaukee protocol was followed for 24-36hr depending upon the severity of DKA. Insulin
infusion was stopped when child was alert, tolerating oral feeds, metabolically stable. Initially rapid
short acting regular insulin (human actrapid) was given subcutaneously. Then it was replaced by
mixed insulin (30/70) once blood sugar stabilized. All children were given i/v ceftriaxone until
blood/urine culture turned out sterile.