TDD (Total daily dose)

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GordyP DAFNE Graduate
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
9 posts

Hi, could anyone confirm that when Calculating TDD, that includes all insulin taken in that day including corrections. Speaking and researching this is giving me conflicting information on wether to include corrections or not. Any help much appreciated.....

Regards,
Gordy

Garry DAFNE Graduate
North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
328 posts

I have always included corrections Gordon P as I find that as sickness comes on, I am making progressive corrections and if I bring in sick rules I want to get the situation under control quickly. So I always include corrections.

Regards
Garry

Charlie C
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
2 posts

Graduated last week an educator confirmed that when calculating tdd that you should include all insulin.

C

GordyP DAFNE Graduate
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
9 posts

Thanks Garry, that makes perfect sense. When on my course I was including corrections but when I queried it I was told to best leave it out. With corrections included and the extra QA during illness, in my case it would keep my BG at a more comfortable level.
Regards
Gordy