Description
What It Is:
This is an insulin dose calculation worksheet with three identical sections. Each section allows for calculating the correct insulin dosage for a meal. The worksheet includes spaces to input carbs eaten, carb ratio, blood glucose (BG) now, target BG, and correction factor. It guides the user through calculating the insulin dose for food and the dose for BG correction, then summing them to find the total insulin dose in units. It also includes a reminder about Humalog/NovoLog injections and when to only cover carbs.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is not grade-level specific in the traditional sense. It's suitable for older teens and adults who are learning to manage their insulin dosages, particularly those with diabetes who need to calculate their insulin needs based on carbohydrate intake and blood glucose levels. It assumes a basic understanding of arithmetic and diabetes management principles.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps individuals practice and learn how to calculate their insulin dosages accurately. It provides a structured format for considering all relevant factors, such as carb ratio, current blood glucose, and correction factor. This promotes better blood glucose control and reduces the risk of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
How to Use It:
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate values for each meal. First, enter the carbs eating and carb ratio to calculate the insulin dose for food. Then, enter the current blood glucose, target blood glucose, and correction factor to calculate the insulin dose for BG. Add the two doses together to determine the total insulin dose. Remember the note about Humalog/NovoLog injections if it has been less than 3 hours since your last injection.
Target Users:
The target users are individuals with diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) who are prescribed insulin and need to learn or practice calculating their insulin dosages. It is also useful for diabetes educators and healthcare professionals who teach patients about insulin management.
This is an insulin dose calculation worksheet with three identical sections. Each section allows for calculating the correct insulin dosage for a meal. The worksheet includes spaces to input carbs eaten, carb ratio, blood glucose (BG) now, target BG, and correction factor. It guides the user through calculating the insulin dose for food and the dose for BG correction, then summing them to find the total insulin dose in units. It also includes a reminder about Humalog/NovoLog injections and when to only cover carbs.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is not grade-level specific in the traditional sense. It's suitable for older teens and adults who are learning to manage their insulin dosages, particularly those with diabetes who need to calculate their insulin needs based on carbohydrate intake and blood glucose levels. It assumes a basic understanding of arithmetic and diabetes management principles.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps individuals practice and learn how to calculate their insulin dosages accurately. It provides a structured format for considering all relevant factors, such as carb ratio, current blood glucose, and correction factor. This promotes better blood glucose control and reduces the risk of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia.
How to Use It:
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate values for each meal. First, enter the carbs eating and carb ratio to calculate the insulin dose for food. Then, enter the current blood glucose, target blood glucose, and correction factor to calculate the insulin dose for BG. Add the two doses together to determine the total insulin dose. Remember the note about Humalog/NovoLog injections if it has been less than 3 hours since your last injection.
Target Users:
The target users are individuals with diabetes (Type 1 or Type 2) who are prescribed insulin and need to learn or practice calculating their insulin dosages. It is also useful for diabetes educators and healthcare professionals who teach patients about insulin management.