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Diabetes Supplies Abroad
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My son is T1 and 8yrs old. Our family is preparing to become full time cruisers on a monohull (yet to be purchased). We are planning to be away for two years exploring the world and home-schooling.…Continue
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What is the calculation to find how much one gram of carbs raises your BG?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Yifat Feb 6, 2012. 7 Replies 0 Likes
Hello All, I'm familiar with the 500 rule to estimate your carb factor and I'm familiar with the 1800 rule to determine your correction factor, but when my son (8 yrs old) has a low I'm always…Continue
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My son is T1 and 8yrs old. Our family is preparing to become full time cruisers on a monohull (yet to be purchased). We are planning to be away for two years exploring the world and home-schooling. Currently he is using a Medtronic Paradigm Revel pump and the Mio infusion sets. I'm trying to figure out the best way to ensure we will be able to get insulin and pump supplies. Does it work to have family back home mail it over or will it get stuck in customs or stolen? We are hoping to keep our…See More
Yifat commented on JT's group 'Diabetic Sailors'"My son is T1 and 8yrs old. Our family is preparing to become full time cruisers on a monohull (yet to be purchased). We are planning to be away for two years exploring the world and home-schooling. Currently he is using a Medtronic Paradigm Revel…"
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Yifat replied to Yifat's discussion 'What is the calculation to find how much one gram of carbs raises your BG?'"Leo2, thanks for adding your experience and knowledge. I will be sure to use the calculation as simply a start point."
Brian (bsc) replied to Yifat's discussion 'What is the calculation to find how much one gram of carbs raises your BG?'"That is a great point. Life is not really a forumla. The best answer is to probably test and find out how much your blood sugar rises."
Zoe replied to Yifat's discussion 'What is the calculation to find how much one gram of carbs raises your BG?'"I've found the formulas, in general, to be just that...general. For me the best way to figure out what works is trial and error...using x number of glucose tabs and seeing if it gives you the results desired. For me, two glucose tabs work if…"
Yifat replied to Yifat's discussion 'What is the calculation to find how much one gram of carbs raises your BG?'"Thank you bsc! That is exactly the information I was looking for. Yifat"
Brian (bsc) replied to Yifat's discussion 'What is the calculation to find how much one gram of carbs raises your BG?'"Actually, if you know your correction factor and carb factor perfectly, it is easy.
Recall that
Carb Factor = Number of grams of carbs covered per one unit of insulin = C/I
Correction Factor = Amount your blood sugar drops per on unit of insulin =…"
Yifat posted a discussionWhat is the calculation to find how much one gram of carbs raises your BG?
Hello All, I'm familiar with the 500 rule to estimate your carb factor and I'm familiar with the 1800 rule to determine your correction factor, but when my son (8 yrs old) has a low I'm always struggling to figure out how many carbs he needs to raise his BG back to his target of 110mg/dl.See More
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- January 21, 2011
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Welcome home Yifat. Almost a whole year since your diagnosis.....how's it all going?
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