I started out with a 1:10 ratio about 9 years ago when I was diagnosed with type 1 but now it is down to 1:5 (1 unit of insulin for every 5g of carbs). Does anyone else have this low a ratio?
Why is my insulin to carbs ratio so low? 1:5
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People have different ratios, there can be a huge range between people and times of the day or month - do not worry about it.
I'm at 1:5 for breakfast, and different ratios for other times of the day
When I went on a carb counting course there was a full range of carb ratios from 1:2 to 1:50, yes I did just sit there and gasp loudly when the person doing 1:50 said it.
I'm at 1:5 for breakfast, and different ratios for other times of the day
When I went on a carb counting course there was a full range of carb ratios from 1:2 to 1:50, yes I did just sit there and gasp loudly when the person doing 1:50 said it.
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Welcome to the forums @Ad Vandervliet .
As @Rokaab said, ratios can vary widely. They make special strength x3 and x5 insulins for some T2s who may be literally taking 100s of units at a time.
I'm on 1 to 3g and though I personally reckon that this means I'm slightly insulin resistant (thanks T2 dad) my endocrinologist is quite happy and doesn't think so.
As @Rokaab said, ratios can vary widely. They make special strength x3 and x5 insulins for some T2s who may be literally taking 100s of units at a time.
I'm on 1 to 3g and though I personally reckon that this means I'm slightly insulin resistant (thanks T2 dad) my endocrinologist is quite happy and doesn't think so.
