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Carb counting

djry

djry

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Hi does anyone know any information about carb counting my nurse has told be about it she has put me on a course but it's not til the end of august. I've heard of it but I don't know anything about it as I've only been a diabetic for a 4 months thanks
 
djry said:
Hi does anyone know any information about carb counting my nurse has told be about it she has put me on a course but it's not til the end of august. I've heard of it but I don't know anything about it as I've only been a diabetic for a 4 months thanks
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Are you on a basal/bolus regime? Carb counting helps you count the carbs in what your about to eat and adjust your insulin accordingly so that you have better control.
 
djry said:
I'm on bolus 16 units of lantus in the morning 3 novorapid at diner the 6 unit at tea time
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Ok, the Novorapid is your fast acting insulin so carb counting will allow you to alter your doses of that according to the carbs in your meal. This should help get your blood sugars in range more often, and give you flexibility as to what you eat.

It's not hard once you get the idea of it :)
 
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