What is the Insulin Dose Calculator?

The Insulin Dose Calculator is a diabetes management tool that helps users determine the recommended insulin dose based on current blood glucose, target glucose, carbohydrate intake, insulin-to-carb ratio, and correction factor. By entering these values, the calculator computes both carbohydrate and correction insulin doses, providing a total recommended dose. This ensures safe and accurate insulin administration to maintain blood glucose within target range while supporting effective diabetes management.

How to Use:

1. Enter Current Blood Glucose (mg/dL): Input your current measured blood sugar level.
2. Enter Target Blood Glucose (mg/dL): Input your desired blood sugar goal.
3. Enter Carbohydrate Intake (grams): Provide the grams of carbohydrates you plan to consume.
4. Enter Insulin-to-Carb Ratio: Specify how many grams of carbs are covered by 1 unit of insulin.
5. Enter Correction Factor: Input the mg/dL that 1 unit of insulin is expected to lower your glucose.
6. Click “Calculate”: The tool calculates the carbohydrate insulin dose, correction dose, and total recommended insulin units.
7. Review Result: The output shows your input values, recommended insulin dose, and a tip to verify with your healthcare provider before making adjustments.