Step 4: It is important to match the quick-acting dose with meals.

The most effective method for aligning insulin doses with meals involves carbohydrate counting. This entails adapting your dosage based on what you consume, instead of altering your food intake to accommodate your insulin dose.

We highly suggest taking the Glucare carb counting course if you haven't already. Feel free to contact us for enrollment information.

What are the important factors to consider when matching a dose?

• As time passes, individuals become more skilled in estimating the carbohydrate content of the foods they regularly consume. Continual practice leads to improved accuracy. 
• Each person's required ratio of insulin to carbohydrate varies, and even in the same person, it can differ during breakfast, where more insulin may be necessary than with later meals. The ratio may also change over months and years, making it essential to evaluate periodically.
• The importance of timing quick-acting doses is further discussed in step 5.