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Insulin correction scale calculates rapid-acting insulin dose to bring elevated blood sugar to target. It's personalized to individual sensitivity.
Formel
Dose = (Actual BG - Target BG) / Correction factor
- BG
- BG value — Variable used in the calculation
Steg-för-steg-guide
- 1Calculate correction factor: 1500/total daily insulin doses = mg/dL per unit
- 2Or use 1700 for more conservative dosing
- 3Dose = (Actual BG - Target BG) / Correction factor
Lösta exempel
Ingång
BG 350, target 100, correction factor 50
Resultat
Correction dose = (350-100)/50 = 5 units
Plus meal insulin
Vanliga misstag att undvika
- ✕Using wrong total daily dose in calculation
- ✕Applying correction without accounting for meal carbs
Vanliga frågor
Why does insulin sensitivity vary?
Varies with weight, activity, stress, and individual physiology. Correction scales should be individualized.
Should correction insulin and meal insulin be added?
Yes, total insulin = meal insulin + correction insulin for optimal glycemic control.
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