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What is the insulin to carbohydrate ratio for food coverage?

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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 to cover 30 carbs?

For example, if a person with an ICR ratio of 1:10 eats 30 grams of carbohydrate, they will require three units of insulin to cover this meal. Knowing your ICR helps you calculate the amount of insulin you will need to take for the carbohydrate you eat, which can help you to maintain stable blood glucose levels.

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.

Is my insulin-to-carb ratio correct?

Remember, the lower the carb ratio, the more insulin you need per gram of carbs. If your blood sugar is lower than your target range 90-120 minutes after your meal, your carb ratio is too low. You can consider trying to experiment with ratios higher than 1:10, maybe you need to go to 1:11 or 1:12.

What is the 500 rule for insulin?

2. Use the 500 Rule to estimate insulin-to-carb ratio: 500/TDD = number of carb grams covered by a unit of insulin. Example: 500/50=10; 1unit of insulin will cover about 10 grams of carbohydrate.

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