Basal-Bolus Insulin and Carbohydrate Counting
How do you know if your basal-bolus insulin
system is working?
1. Your blood sugar levels are as close
to target as possible without causing many
low and high blood sugars.
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For most adults this means:
4 to 7 mmol/L before meals.
5 to 10 mmol/L 2 hours after meals. Between 5 to 8 is even
better if you can safely get there without many low blood
sugars.
2. Your quality of life is improved:
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You have flexibility with food choices.
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You can exercise without having many low blood sugars.
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Other personal goals ______________________________
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