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Insulin Patch Pump System
6 Boluses
6.1 Understanding Boluses
Figure 41
6.2 Manual Boluses
Figure 42
Blood
Glucose
Time
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrate
People with diabetes have elevated blood
glucose levels after meals, requiring bolus
doses of insulin to lower blood glucose
levels. A bolus refers to the amount of
insulin that is quickly infused before a meal.
Carbohydrates, proteins and fats all affect
your blood glucose level differently (Figure
41). There are two types of boluses that can
be administered to address different types
of food intake.
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