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Basal / Bolus- please explain!!

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jasperc

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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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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.
 
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