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You've got to carb count. As far as the insulin is concerned my Drs started me off at 1 unit of insulin per 15 grams of carb. It wasn't right for me, I'm 1:10 but that seems to be the general starting point. It took me a while to figure out what I needed. (1:10 was easy on the math, I think that's why my body likes it.) My correction was 1 unit of insulin would lower my sugars 30 points. Again, this is general. There is a lot of experimenting to do. She needs to check her sugars and see what works for her. I'm not a doctor or educator, so the best info will come from the class she is going to go to. It's important to write everything down she eats and count the carbs. Also keep records of time and bs levels. Take them to the classes and they can map out a strategy. My note book contains almost everything I've eaten or drank with carbs in it since I was dx'ed in Jan. She'll get into an eating routine and eat the same things and know how to dose. You can be of great assistance just by providing an upbeat attitude. It gets very frustrating quickly for the person with diabetes. I've been very lucky and have been called "the good patient" who gets everything right and follows drs directions. Let me tell you........without my wife my story would be a whole lot different. I believe it's best to approach this as a team sport. Or at least a coach/player relationship. Hats off to all of you support people out there!