Accurately calculate your mealtime and correction insulin doses with our easy-to-use Insulin Dosage Calculator. This essential tool helps individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes maintain optimal blood sugar levels, preventing hyperglycemia and supporting better health outcomes.
Formula:
The calculator uses a combination of mealtime and correction bolus formulas:
- Mealtime Bolus: Carbs (g) / Insulin-to-Carb Ratio (ICR)
- Correction Bolus: (Current Blood Glucose - Target Blood Glucose) / Insulin Sensitivity Factor (ISF)
- Total Insulin Dosage: Mealtime Bolus + Correction Bolus (if Current BG > Target BG)
Where:
- Carbs: Total carbohydrates in your meal (in grams).
- Insulin-to-Carb Ratio (ICR): How many grams of carbohydrates are covered by 1 unit of insulin (e.g., 10g carbs / 1 unit insulin).
- Current Blood Glucose (CBG): Your current blood sugar level (e.g., mg/dL or mmol/L).
- Target Blood Glucose (TBG): Your desired blood sugar level (e.g., mg/dL or mmol/L).
- Insulin Sensitivity Factor (ISF): How much 1 unit of insulin will lower your blood glucose (e.g., 1 unit lowers BG by 50 mg/dL).