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Long-Acting Insulin Self-Adjustment Calculator
Dec 21, 2024
•
Mark Morgan
categories:
endocrinology
pharmacology
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)
every morning
every evening
every morning and evening
<-- How often do you take long-acting insulin?
no
YES
<-- Have you checked blood sugars before breakfast on three (3) different days recently?
no
YES
<-- Were ALL three blood sugar tests above 130 mg/dL?
no
YES
<-- Were ANY of the three blood sugar tests less than 80 mg/dL?
SUGGESTION --> New dose is
click Submit for new dose
(dose)+(Q2)
units
times_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.
SUGGESTION --> New dose is
click Submit for new dose
(dose)+(Q3)
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.
SUGGESTION -->
click Submit for dose
(dose)+(Q3)+(Q2)
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.
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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