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KCF how to bolus????

Discussion in 'Type 1 Diabetes' started by O_DP_T1, May 7, 2019.

  1. O_DP_T1

    O_DP_T1 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Ok I feel like I need a KFC tonight it's been about 3 months since I've eaten any ****.

    How does one bolus for this as the macro will be something like this 30g C 60cF 80gP.

    I'm thinking take for the 30g at time of eating and then for the 80g Protein once I see the curve rising on my CGM.
     
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    #1 O_DP_T1, May 7, 2019 at 5:35 PM
  2. philchap1

    philchap1 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    That's what I would do.
     
    #2 philchap1, May 7, 2019 at 5:48 PM
  3. kitedoc

    kitedoc Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    You do have the option to not eat it !Just saying!
     
    #3 kitedoc, May 7, 2019 at 7:18 PM
  4. ohitsnicola

    ohitsnicola Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Go with what you think, you can always correct the high or low afterwards :) Sorry if this is not the advice you was looking for! Enjoy your KFC
     
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    #4 ohitsnicola, May 7, 2019 at 7:57 PM
  5. Diakat

    Diakat Type 1 · Expert
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    @Scott-C sounds like a question for you!
     
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    #5 Diakat, May 7, 2019 at 8:02 PM
  6. kitedoc

    kitedoc Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Carp ¡ nah, fulla bones !
     
    #6 kitedoc, May 7, 2019 at 8:17 PM
  7. Jaylee

    Jaylee Type 1 · Moderator
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    I'm with @philchap1 on this.

    Accommodate the carb content. Follow developments with your CGM, & double check with a finger prick.

    ... & call it a "science experiment." ;)
     
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    #7 Jaylee, May 7, 2019 at 8:39 PM
  8. Antje77

    Antje77 LADA · Moderator
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    Sounds like a sensible approach to me :)
    And make notes of insulin taken and bg numbers for the next time KFC is needed!
     
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    #8 Antje77, May 7, 2019 at 8:47 PM
  9. Juicyj

    Juicyj Type 1 · Expert
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    The advantage with KFC is all their nutritional info inc carbs is available online as well as over the counter so it's easy to work out the carb value.
     
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    #9 Juicyj, May 7, 2019 at 9:26 PM
  10. O_DP_T1

    O_DP_T1 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Right folks,

    So this is how it went down......

    Ok sooo 6u for the 30gC at the time of the meal rather then the usual pre-bolus of 15-25 mins before hand. All remained steady for a few hours then I forgot to check the CGM and 4 hours later 8.8 and rising so took the 5u for the protein. All was good and stable on a 6.6 before bed, woke up this morning with a 7.1 and stable overnight line.
     
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    #10 O_DP_T1, May 8, 2019 at 11:08 AM
  11. Chris Bowsher

    Chris Bowsher Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Do you have to bolus for the gristle?, that's the best bit.
     
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    #11 Chris Bowsher, May 8, 2019 at 1:29 PM
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