Research
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In most existing algorithms for calculating prandial insulin doses in type 1 diabetes, only carbohydrates are counted.
Current algorithms may need to be revised to include more than just carbohydrate counting.
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We demonstrated that in most existing algorithms aimed at calculating prandial insulin doses in type 1 diabetes only carbohydrates are counted.
Why this rating
The review is based on an analysis of existing algorithms.
Source
Insulin in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes—Should the Dose of Insulin Before a Meal be Based on Glycemia or Meal Content?
Janusz Krzymień et al. · Nutrients · 2019
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