Insulin Correction Doses

October 19, 2012 15:16

mum2westiesGill 502 posts

Just wondered what anybody thinks of these correction doses whch my GP gave me sometime ago. Do you think they should be higher amounts of insulin?

If B/S (pre meal) is >(greater than) 12
>12 to >15 = 2 extra units
>15 to >20 = 4 extra units
>20 to >25 = 6 extra units
>25 + = 6 extra units but check again after 1 - 1 1/2 hrs
if still >20 give further 4 units

October 22, 2012 06:04

Mark Wilcox DAFNE Graduate
Royal Glamorgan Hospital Diabetes Centre 6 posts

I only take a maximum of 10 whatever the reading, then check again after a couple of hours.

OK, I might keep any highs longer, but it's easier to add more than take away!!

October 22, 2012 09:57

DianeW DAFNE Graduate
South West Essex PCT 115 posts

I take 1 unit for every 2 mmol?
So if I was 12, I woujld take 3 extra units, if I was 20 I would take 7 extra units. It all depends on the individual as to how quickly you regain the right level, how much exercise you are going to take etc etc.

And if ill, I would go by the DAFNE sick rules.

No offence to GPs but I would rather go by what DAFNE or my diabetic nurse said, my GP wouldn't know what to suggest and refer me to my nurse.

October 19, 2012 15:16 mum2westiesGill 502 posts	Just wondered what anybody thinks of these correction doses whch my GP gave me sometime ago. Do you think they should be higher amounts of insulin? If B/S (pre meal) is >(greater than) 12 >12 to >15 = 2 extra units >15 to >20 = 4 extra units >20 to >25 = 6 extra units >25 + = 6 extra units but check again after 1 - 1 1/2 hrs if still >20 give further 4 units
October 22, 2012 06:04 Mark Wilcox DAFNE Graduate Royal Glamorgan Hospital Diabetes Centre 6 posts	I only take a maximum of 10 whatever the reading, then check again after a couple of hours. OK, I might keep any highs longer, but it's easier to add more than take away!!
October 22, 2012 09:57 DianeW DAFNE Graduate South West Essex PCT 115 posts	I take 1 unit for every 2 mmol? So if I was 12, I woujld take 3 extra units, if I was 20 I would take 7 extra units. It all depends on the individual as to how quickly you regain the right level, how much exercise you are going to take etc etc. And if ill, I would go by the DAFNE sick rules. No offence to GPs but I would rather go by what DAFNE or my diabetic nurse said, my GP wouldn't know what to suggest and refer me to my nurse.