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Question:

From Egypt:

What is the most suitable ratio of basal to mealtime insulin for my child? She is 1.3 meters (4 feet, 3 inches) tall and weighs 31.5 kg (91 pounds). Currently, she is on Lantus and Actrapid with an approximate ratio of 1:2.

Answer:

Some patients need 50% of their insulin as basal, 50% as Regular (Actrapid), before meals. But, this ratio varies from patient to patient. Some need 60% as basal, for example. The most used Regular to basal insulin ratio may vary between 1.0 to 0.5.

MS

DTQ-20080131081051
Original posting 5 Feb 2008
Posted to Insulin and Daily Care

  
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Last Updated: Tue Feb 05 15:28:26 2008
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