This is an insulin adjustment decision tool.
Long-Acting Insulin Self-Adjustment Calculator See also the printable version.
Note: This calculator is designed to help you adjust your own insulin. It applies to long-acting insulins like Lantus or Levemir and does not apply to NPH, Insulin 70/30, or short-acting insulins like Regular or Humalog.

ADJUSTING YOUR OWN INSULIN
<-- What is your current dose of long-acting insulin (in units)
<-- How often do you take long-acting insulin?

<-- Have you checked blood sugars before breakfast on three (3) different days recently?



SUGGESTION --> Continue dose(dose) units time_you_entered_above. Repeat this calculator after 3 more days of testing. Bring your meter, diary, or log of your blood sugars to every office visit. Tell you're provider your current dose.
References (Hide/Show)
Blonde L, Merilainen M, Karwe V, Raskin P; TITRATE Study Group. (2009) Diabetes Obes Metab. 11(6):623-31.

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