This insulin pump calculator calculates everything for you when initiating your insulin pump therapy. You can modify these values to your body's needs afterward.
Insulin pump calculator
The insulin pump calculator calculates your total daily dose of insulin for insulin pump use, basal and bolus insulin requirement, insulin to carb ratio, insulin sensitivity factor, insulin to correct blood sugar, insulin to cover the carbohydrate in the meal, and the mealtime bolus insulin.
Usually, if you decide to use an insulin pump, you only require 75% of your actual TDD (total daily insulin dose). 50% of the insulin is for basal rate, whilst the remaining 50% is divided into three pre-meal boluses.
How do you use this insulin calculator for insulin pumps?
You need to enter your weight, and unit of weight, and then if you know you can enter your Total daily dose of insulin (TDD) with insulin shots (injection); if you do not know TDD then enter the number zero in the box provided we will calculate TDD for you. Also, you need to select whether you are prone to hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, or not having highs/lows. Enter your meal time carb content in grams, present blood sugar level, expected or target blood sugar, your bs unit, and enter insulin on board provided by your insulin pump; if you do not know enter zero.
Now click calculate to calculate everything you need for insulin requirements for insulin pump treatment. The results contain the rate of basal insulin, carbohydrate to insulin ratio, and (blood sugar) correction factor; additionally, you will be provided with the insulin requirements to correct your blood glucose, insulin to cover the carbohydrate in your meal, and total mealtime bolus insulin.
Enjoy insulin pump therapy!