what percentage?

cdpm

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ive reduced my insulin (lantus and novorapid)
from 240 units total daily dose to
190 units total daily dose
what percentage have i reduced it by?
i need to know for my upcoming endo appt
 

Juicyj

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Hi @cdpm That's 20% (rounded up) :)
 
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archersuz

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ive reduced my insulin (lantus and novorapid)
from 240 units total daily dose to
190 units total daily dose
what percentage have i reduced it by?
For future reference, find the difference ie 240-190 = 50. Then divide that difference by the original amount and multiply by 100.
So (240-190)/240x100 = 20.8333 so 21% rounded up!
 
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