The insulin-to-carb ratio means you will take 1 unit of insulin for a certain amount of carbohydrate. For example, if your insulin-to-carb ratio is 1 unit of insulin for every 10 grams of carbohydrate (written 1:10), you will take 1 unit of insulin for every 10 grams of carbohydrate you eat.
How much insulin do I need for 10g of carbs?
Your insulin to carbohydrate ratio is 1 unit of bolus insulin for every 10g carbohydrate. You will need to take 7 units of bolus insulin.
How much insulin do I need for 12 carbs?
Rounding this to the closest number, the ICR would be 1:12, ie 1 unit of insulin will cover every 12 grams of carbohydrate.
How many units of insulin should you take per carb?
An insulin-to-carb ratio helps you dose how much rapid-acting insulin you need to “cover” the carbohydrate you will eat at a meal or snack. For example, some people might take 1.5 units for every carb choice, or others might take 1 unit for every 10 grams of carb.
How much insulin do I need for 15 grams of carbs?
For example: Your doctor may advise you to take 1 unit of rapid-acting insulin for every 10 to 15 grams of carbs you eat.
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