Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 7: In search of the PERFECT bolus (dosing, timing)
About this episode
Jennifer Smith and Gary Scheiner discuss the key factors for successful bolus dosing in diabetes management.
In episode 106 of Think Like a Pancreas—The Podcast, Jennifer Smith, RD, CDCES, sits down with author Gary Scheiner to unpack the key to a successful bolus. Together, they break down the six key factors discussed in Chapter 7 of Think Like a Pancreas that go into every dosing decision. Learn how insulin-to-carb ratio, correction dose, glucose trend and direction, insulin on board, physical activity, and timing all work together to help create a well-timed bolus. Together, these factors form a practical, real-world approach to the math—and the mindset—behind dosing insulin well.
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- Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 4: The 3 Keys to Diabetes Management
- Think Like a Pancreas Chapter 3: The lowdown on insulin (what it is, how it works, options available)
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