Noinsulin for snacks less than 1CP

Hi all. I would like to know why we do not have to give a dose of QA insulin for snacks that are 1CP or less. As we are told that 1CP can raise blood glucose by 2 to 3mmols. Why should we not dose for snacks that are 1CP. Especially if your levels run to the higher end of the targets.

Hello,

Everyone is different. Personally I find if I have a CP, then my BGs will go up (although I usually find it hard to stop at just one CP anyway ;-) ) I ignore this piece if DAFNE for myself because it doesn't work for me, and I like to be able to look back on my diary and know that the reason my BGLs were higher at lunchtime than expected is because I snacked at 10 am rather than wondering if my BI is incorrect. I imagine that others may well be able to take 1-1.5 CPs without noticing much of an increase though, so each to their own.

Cheers,
Warwick.

Thanks warick nice to know i'm not the only one

I think its more of a convenience thing......but as everyone is different its not a rule set in stone.......

I used to get away with it.....but now on the pump I seem to be much more sensitive to carbs.......