Insulin Half Life
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Christmas was easier this year for our eight year old son (and for my husband and me). Josh’s insulin pump allowed him to eat when and what he wanted and the bolus wizard prevented us from stacking his insulin and giving too much. He was able to tear into the gifts before he “had to” eat breakfast. Checking blood sugars, carb counting carbs, and bolusing has become second nature in our family. The “carb book” (Calorie King’s – The Doctor’s Pocket Calorie, Fat and...
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