II. Management: Diet
- Synchronize food with Insulin
- Eat consistently and adjust Insulin
- Simple protocol is to eat a set ammount of Carbohydrates at each meal
- Use a fixed Insulin dose for that consistently set Carbohydrate amount
- Better nutrition behaviors (per DCC Trial)
- Adhere to meal plan
- Appropriately treat Hypoglycemia (do not over-treat)
- Glucose tablet raises Blood Sugar in <10 minutes
- Orange Juice raises Blood Sugar in 10-20 minutes
- Respond promptly to Hyperglycemia with Insulin
- Snack consistently
- Take afternoon snack if taking NPH in morning
III. Management: Insulin - Conventional Insulin therapy
- See Insulin Dosing in Type 1 Diabetes
- Long-Acting Insulin (Lantus) provides basal needs
- Short acting Insulin (Lispro) covers mealtimes