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Fast acting insulin advice

Magpieagility

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Type of diabetes
LADA
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I've just been prescribed fast acting insulin and am either a Type 1.5/LADA (TBC). In order to establish insulin dosage and carbs when after eating should I check my levels. Very confused at the mo.
 
I've just been prescribed fast acting insulin and am either a Type 1.5/LADA (TBC). In order to establish insulin dosage and carbs when after eating should I check my levels. Very confused at the mo.

Hi @Magpieagility :)

Test before the meal, then test again at around two hours after the start of your meal eg start lunch at 1pm, test at 3pm.
 
I've just been prescribed fast acting insulin and am either a Type 1.5/LADA (TBC). In order to establish insulin dosage and carbs when after eating should I check my levels. Very confused at the mo.
After doing the DAFNE Course I now test before and then usually 4 Hours after the meal. If I'm high before I'll do a dose correction using a 1:1 ratio and aim for 5mmols. So much depends on how quickly your quick acting work on you...Keep a food diary.
 
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