R Hanas, CWD 2003
Passing time zones
Multiple injections/pump:
- Going west (longer day):
Extra meals and doses of mealtime insulin
Usual dose of bedtime insulin/pump basal
rate for the “new night”
- Going east (shorter day):
Decreased number of meals and mealtime doses
Usual dose of bedtime insulin/pump basal rate for the “new night”
- Don’t forget to adjust the clock of the pump!