Basal / Bolus- please explain!!

[jasperc]

I know that 6 weeks into life as a diabetes mum I should know what these terms mean, but I don't.... Would be grateful if someone could explain them. I think linked to slow / fast burning insulin and carb counting, but really not sure !!


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[noblehead]

Basal/bolus is also known as MDI (multiple daily injections). The basal is the long acting insulin which is taken once a day or can be split in two to give a 24 hour coverage, the bolus is what you inject before eating food so is given 3 times a day if you eat breakfast, lunch and evening meal, typically bolus insulin's will last up to 5 hours after injecting depending on the type.

 

[jasperc]

Thank you that makes perfect sense and basically just what we do!


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