| Great question Linda! Like Kevin said it is a matter of how tight one wishes to control blood sugars (at least that is how it works for me). One has to do what works best for them. Bolusing a large amount of insulin to cover large amounts of carbohydrates just does not work for me. I find limiting carbs gives me the control I want for myself. This week I have been adjusting my basal insulin amounts (the warmer weather has necessitated lowering my total basal amount by about 10%) After dialing in my basal I did meal bolus testing yesterday. The results are below.
Over four years ago when I was not limiting my carbs or eating a structured meal plan, after meal BGs would not have been near what these are and that is just not acceptable to me anymore. But every one is different and every one needs to do what they are comfortable with.
Mark
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Type 1 since 9/1974. On MDI: Lantus in am and pm, Novolin R at meals, Novolog for corrections. Following Dr. Richard Bernstein's program since May 2003.
Web based BG Log (Google Spreadsheets-Requires Google Account to view and to save a copy for use): mg/dl version / mmol version /// Latest A1c (12-14-07)
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