Basal night dose very low - is this normal!

[RuthW]

I'm on 0.7 unit/hour from 24.00 to 4.00, then 0.65 unit/hour til 9.00. Then two different rates in the day. My requirements vary according to my weight.

 

[NotBeyonce]

Low carb diets don't reduce basal needs. It's just that many people on higher carb diets will have their basal rate set too high. So part of their basal dose is being used to mop up part of their carb dose.

This is why it's a good idea to do a fasting basal test for 12-24 hours before starting a low carb diet

What is a fasting basal test?