insulin dose

hey guys I was thinking about Novomix its 70 % basal and 30% rapid what does that means does it means if I inject 18 units that 18 units contain 12.6 basal and 5.4 rapid-acting insulin i hope someone knowledgeable enough enlighten me

Hello everyone Out of curiosity, I was wondering, based on your personal experience, if eating the same amount of white potatoes as sweet potatoes results in the same amount of insulin usage, or if you tend take more or less when eating one over the other? Most likely is an individual thing...

Over the last week I have been intensively monitoring my glucose readings and counting carbs and adjusting my bolus dose. It turns out I need a carb/insulin ratio of 1:1. Yes, one unit of insulin for every gram of carbohydrate I consume. This seems rather high? Does anyone have any idea as to...

Hi all, I recently was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in Jan 2016. I've been using the one glucose monitor since then: the Freestyle Optium Neo. I am currently on a basal/bolus regimen. I have been recording all my insulin doses into the monitor before my meals and also my basal doses in the...