T1 carb counting

For 1 unit it's 10g of carbs


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It may not be 1unit for 10g of carb for everyone. You may need more if you have been diagnosed for a while or you may require different ratios at different times of the day. I require far more insulin in the morning than the evening for example.


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Hilary52 said:

Thanks. Is that the total carb listing on packets e.g. Cereal ? I don't have to take into account sugar and starch on label?

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Hi Hilary, yes, it' the total carb amount you use.









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It's definitely not as simple as 1unit for 10g of CHO!


I used to have to take 2units for every 10g of CHO. Since being on victoza, it went down to 2units for every 15g of CHO and now it's nearer 1 unit for 10g. And your requirements can definitely change throughout the day so the ratio will change.


It's a matter of trial and error and checking your sugar levels to see how it works for you.