I would imagine that most pumpers will be able to relate to what I'm about to confess... Often I'll calculate an insulin bolus on my pump and then override the pump's recommendation and bolus whatever amount feels right. I've had to admit this to my doctor and CDE a few times during the course of this pregnancy. Finally, my CDE asked, "Could you try bolusing based on your insulin to carbohydrate ratio for a full week and see what happens?" Okay, I submitted, I would.
That was several...
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