1 how many units of long-acting insulin should the patient receive 2whats the carbohydrate coverage for patient 3whats the sliding scale coverage for this patient. A 49-year-old patient with cancer has an uncontrolled blood sugar. This patient will need to be placed on insulin. Orders are for 0.5 units of insulin per kg, patient weighs 63kg 1. How many units of long-acting insulin should the patient recelve? 2. What is the carbohydrate coverage for this patient? 3. What is the sliding scale coverage for this patient? unit(s).