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how to set basal insulin

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static192

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Location
Birmingham
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
hi just wanted to ask how do you do basal testing im on levemir and want to ajust my basal insulin thanks
 
Its a while since I did this as an MDI diabetic, but I used to do it same way as I do now for pump stop my short acting insulin and fast for say around 6 hours, so morning, afternoon, evening + night. Choosing a different day for each with a few day gap between each fast. Then by comparing these you can see how well your basal dose is working without being impacted by food and bolus doses. You can then adjust as needed. Your diabetes nurse/doc should be able to have this laid out for you.
 
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