Bolus Insulin
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A simple guide on the actions of bolus insulin and its role in diabetes management.
This information booklet supports the implementation of recommendations in the NICE guideline on type 1 diabetes in adults. (March 2018)
Endorsed by the British Dietetic Association.
Advice requires detailed explanation from a Dietitian or other specialist Health Professional with appropriate nutritional knowledge, to enable correct understanding and implementation.
To provide people with Type 1 diabetes knowledge and understanding of bolus insulin to manage their diabetes, ensuring quality of life and improved diabetes control.
The Target Group will know:
- that bolus insulin ‘covers’ CHO consumed through food and drink.
- how to calculate bolus insulin and how to use bolus calculators (e.g. table/grid, mobile apps) and bolus advisors.
Type 1 diabetes in adults: diagnosis and management, NICE Guideline NG17, NICE 2015.
