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YES, YOU CAN DO IT!<br />
Your ‘How-To’ Guide for<br />
<strong>Adjust</strong>ing Basal and Bolus <strong>Insulin</strong><br />
This workbook will help you learn new skills so that you can you live a<br />
healthier life with your diabetes. “What is Basal-Bolus?” introduces<br />
flexible insulin therapy, (also called intensive therapy) as a way to correct<br />
your blood glucose levels. “Terms to Learn First” gives you the definitions<br />
that you will need. “Making Bolus <strong>Insulin</strong> Changes,” outlines how to<br />
make changes to rapid and short acting insulin doses. “Putting it All<br />
Together” gives you a plan to get started. “<strong>Adjust</strong>ing for Basal <strong>Insulin</strong>,”<br />
explains changing long acting insulin doses. “Trouble-Shooting,” tells<br />
what to do when you are having a hard time. “Problem-Solving and<br />
Exercises” gives you a chance to practice what you learned. Use this guide<br />
as you work with your diabetes health care team to help you avoid the<br />
complications of diabetes.<br />
<strong>BD</strong> provides this workbook for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional<br />
medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare<br />
provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice<br />
or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this workbook
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