How To Calculate Basal and Bolus Insulin Dose in Children | The Hospital for Sick Children

This video explains how to calculate a bolus insulin dose using an insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio (ICR) and an insulin sensitivity/correction factor (ISF).

Carbohydrate Counting Video:    • Diabetes Nutrition: Carbohydrate Coun...  

Diabetes video playlist:    • Diabetes Video Playlist  

Visit the Diabetes Learning Hub for more info: https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/diabet...

Follow us on:
Facebook:   / aboutkidshealth  
Twitter:   / aboutkidshealth  
Pinterest:   / aboutkidshealth  

Subscribe to the AboutKidsHealth YouTube channel: http://ow.ly/CzrN50ClHN3

*These instructions are part of a teaching program for families of patients at The Hospital for Sick Children. They are provided in addition to detailed hands-on training. We urge you not to follow these instructions without training and advice from a healthcare professional who understands your child's unique needs. Please also review these instructions with your doctor to check if they are suitable for your situation.

Cette vidéo sert à donner des renseignements généraux seulement. Elle ne remplace pas le diagnostic ou les conseils médicaux d'un professionnel de la santé qui a examiné votre enfant et comprend ses besoins uniques. Veuillez consulter votre médecin pour vérifier si le contenu convient à votre situation.

VIDEO CHAPTERS

00:47 Basal and bolus insulin therapy
01:00 The bolus insulin dose
01:25 The carbohydrate dose
02:45 The blood sugar correction dose
04:04 The bolus insulin dose calculation
04:48 Rounding the total bolus dose
06:00 Calculation example
07:19 Calculating the total bolus dose

#Diabetes
#DiabetesCare
#T1Diabetes