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<blockquote data-quote="Daibell" data-source="post: 1925357" data-attributes="member: 21149"><p>Hi. As a guide, but this is not specific advice for you, most people are started with a ratio of 1 unit of rapid to 10gm of carbs. My DN started me with that ratio and most people make small tweaks after that. Using that ratio would mean 5.5 units for 56 gm carbs. It's good and safer to start with a ratio which uses less insulin which appears to be what you have done. Any changes you decide to make should be small with regular testing to avoid hypos. There is a common standard approach to correction doses called the 'Rule of 100' - Google it and one result by diabetes-Scotland describes it and is what I use. I would seek advice where you can from your DN and as always make any changes gradually and use less insulin initially and make changes upwards as you gain experience of what works for you. Again, test frequently. Note that as a T2 and possibly with insulin resistance the 'normal' insulin rules may not apply.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daibell, post: 1925357, member: 21149"] Hi. As a guide, but this is not specific advice for you, most people are started with a ratio of 1 unit of rapid to 10gm of carbs. My DN started me with that ratio and most people make small tweaks after that. Using that ratio would mean 5.5 units for 56 gm carbs. It's good and safer to start with a ratio which uses less insulin which appears to be what you have done. Any changes you decide to make should be small with regular testing to avoid hypos. There is a common standard approach to correction doses called the 'Rule of 100' - Google it and one result by diabetes-Scotland describes it and is what I use. I would seek advice where you can from your DN and as always make any changes gradually and use less insulin initially and make changes upwards as you gain experience of what works for you. Again, test frequently. Note that as a T2 and possibly with insulin resistance the 'normal' insulin rules may not apply. [/QUOTE]
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