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Neckarski_94

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Has anyone had to fill in something like this before? It was explained to me by my DSN but I still don’t understand it. IMG_4833.jpeg
 
From my memory some of it looks vaguely similar to the one I had to do when I went on my carb counting course (in 2019) - I had to do a diary like that for 4 weeks in total
Though you seem to have two entries for 8am on day 1 (note: I'm not sure what all the abbreviations are - I presume you've been told what they are though)

Its just to track what you've been eating (carb-wise) and your bloodsugar before each meal and other times if you do it as well for a good number of days so they can guesstimate your carb ratios for different times of the day, and work out if your basal needs changing
 
Rokaab said:
Though you seem to have two entries for 8am on day 1
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My DSN filled that in just as an example.
Rokaab said:
(note: I'm not sure what all the abbreviations are - I presume you've been told what they are though)
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CP = Carbohydrate Portion
BG = Blood Glucose
QA = Quick Acting and finally
BI = Basal Insulin

That’s the only information my brain managed to take in yesterday!
 
Neckarski_94 said:
My DSN filled that in just as an example.
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Ah, fair enough :)
And ty for the clarification about QA and BI.

But yeah my 'diary' I had to fill in was similar-ish from what I vaguely remember.
Just add an entry whenever you have some carbs, do a blood test, or take insulin etc :)
Probably worth adding comments if you do any exercise as well (with the time)


Personally I dont understand why carb portions are used instead of actual carbs - but nevermind :) - I'm guessing thats how your course is doing it
 
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