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bolus ratios

  1. lozboz25

    Bolus for Protein and Fat?

    Hello everyone! :) I have just read a article that says a type 1 diabetic should bolus for protein and fat along side carbohydrates. I have never been told to do this for my son, only to bolus him for carbohydrates by his nurses and doctor. When he was first diagnosed (2019) I did my research...
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  2. T

    Bolus timing vs insulin:carb ratio

    Another day, another question! Is there a way to tell if a spike after a meal is caused by the bolus timing or an incorrect insulin:carb ratio? Presumably the answer is just to experiment but I'm wondering if there's a pattern I could look out for with my blood sugars/on my Libre graph that...
  3. gillrogers

    Having trouble understanding insulin resistance and sensitivity

    Hi, im having trouble understanding the differances between insulin resistance and sensitivity. DB nurses say I'm both. More often than not I am sat at a desk working, I'll get up and potter about and I'll do a walk. But my insulin drops to where I started by 4 hours so I'm told my ratio is...
  4. Amity Island

    Changes in bolus insulin to carb ratios

    Hi Everyone, My bolus insulin ratios have really been changing the past month or so. I usually have 1.5 units to 10g carbs breakfast, 1.5 units to 10g carbs lunch and 1u to 10g evening onwards. This week my mornings have increased to 2units to 10g breakfast, 1.5 lunch and 1.5 evening. Can...
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