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<blockquote data-quote="EllieM" data-source="post: 2404065" data-attributes="member: 372717"><p>If it works, it works. Let your meter be your guide. It's certainly logical that your bolus would reduce dramatically if you are eating less carbs. We are all so individual that "normal" is not a very applicable word, though your changed insulin needs don't seem surprising. My only recommendation would be to keep an eye on that ratio, as it may change if your low carbing makes you (even) more insulin sensitive. Many T1s have different ratios at different times of day, but you can't really calculate it till you've got the basal right. And be aware that basal needs and insulin ratios aren't static, they change with time, so what worked for you a year ago may not work for you now.</p><p></p><p>Do you talk to your team about this sort of thing? Some people feel confident to do their own thing and then just present their team with their results when they next go for a check up. Others like a bit more hand holding, particularly if they are relatively newly diagnosed.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EllieM, post: 2404065, member: 372717"] If it works, it works. Let your meter be your guide. It's certainly logical that your bolus would reduce dramatically if you are eating less carbs. We are all so individual that "normal" is not a very applicable word, though your changed insulin needs don't seem surprising. My only recommendation would be to keep an eye on that ratio, as it may change if your low carbing makes you (even) more insulin sensitive. Many T1s have different ratios at different times of day, but you can't really calculate it till you've got the basal right. And be aware that basal needs and insulin ratios aren't static, they change with time, so what worked for you a year ago may not work for you now. Do you talk to your team about this sort of thing? Some people feel confident to do their own thing and then just present their team with their results when they next go for a check up. Others like a bit more hand holding, particularly if they are relatively newly diagnosed. [/QUOTE]
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