Bolus Insulin
Diabetes Lab eTraining Slide 8
- AKA 鈥渞apid-acting鈥 or 鈥渟hort acting鈥 and is generally what is administered at school
- Acts within 10-15 minutes
- Given for one of two reasons:
- When food is eaten
- Glucose level is too high and needs correcting
- Amount of insulin needed is based on the insulin to carbohydrate ratio
- When insulin has been given prior to a meal or snack, food should be eaten soon (beginning within 15 minutes)