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<blockquote data-quote="Stuboy" data-source="post: 30023" data-attributes="member: 7759"><p><strong>HbA1c </strong>is the scientific shorthand for Glycosylated Hemoglobin.</p><p></p><p><strong>MDI</strong> - Multiple Daily Injections - an insulin regimen adopted by the majority of type 1 diabetics.</p><p></p><p><strong>Basal</strong> - refered to as the slow acting insulin used to cover your bodies own glucose stores.</p><p><strong>Bolus</strong> - refered to as the fast acting insulin used to cover food, typically carbohydrates, some cover for protein as well.</p><p></p><p><strong>Pump</strong> - Insulin Pump, used as an alternative insulin delivery method to MDI. The pump is connected to you 24/7 and pumps tiny doses of insulin thorought the day, with the ability to give extra doses at meals times and with snacks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Stuboy, post: 30023, member: 7759"] [b]HbA1c [/b]is the scientific shorthand for Glycosylated Hemoglobin. [b]MDI[/b] - Multiple Daily Injections - an insulin regimen adopted by the majority of type 1 diabetics. [b]Basal[/b] - refered to as the slow acting insulin used to cover your bodies own glucose stores. [b]Bolus[/b] - refered to as the fast acting insulin used to cover food, typically carbohydrates, some cover for protein as well. [b]Pump[/b] - Insulin Pump, used as an alternative insulin delivery method to MDI. The pump is connected to you 24/7 and pumps tiny doses of insulin thorought the day, with the ability to give extra doses at meals times and with snacks. [/QUOTE]
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