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Calculate your bolus insulin dose based on target blood sugar and carbohydrate intake to assist with precise diabetes management.
How many grams of carbohydrates 1 unit of insulin can cover
How much blood glucose 1 unit of insulin can lower
Enter data to calculate insulin dose.
When you need to adjust your mealtime insulin dose based on your blood sugar levels and diet, this tool helps you quickly calculate the required number of insulin units. It calculates a recommended dose using standard medical formulas based on your Current Blood Glucose (Current BG), Target Blood Glucose (Target BG), Carbohydrate Intake (Carbs), Insulin-to-Carbohydrate Ratio (ICR), and Insulin Sensitivity Factor (ISF). The core unit processed by the insulin dose calculator is 'Units (U)', and the result directly corresponds to the amount of insulin to be injected.
What is the unit for the insulin dose?
The calculation result is expressed in 'Units (U)', where 1 unit corresponds to a standard insulin injection amount.
Does the calculation consider physical activity and medication effects?
This tool calculates based solely on the input parameters and does not include variables such as activity levels or other medications. Actual medication usage requires a comprehensive assessment by a doctor; the calculation results are for reference only.
Input values must be numeric, and the target blood glucose value should be lower than the current value. The calculation result is affected by parameter accuracy, and actual medication must be confirmed by a medical professional. Sensitive data is processed locally and not stored, but avoid entering personal health information on public devices.
Typical scenario: Current BG is 180 mg/dL, Target BG is 120 mg/dL, Carbohydrate intake is 60g, ICR is 1:15, and ISF is 50. The calculation result is approximately: 1.2U needed to correct high blood sugar, 4U needed for food, totaling a dose of 5.2U. It is recommended to record calculation results under different parameter combinations and discuss patterns with your doctor during follow-up visits.
