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Bolus Calculators

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Schmidt, Signe, Nørgaard, Kirsten·2014·Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology

Abstract

Matching meal insulin to carbohydrate intake, blood glucose, and activity level is recommended in type 1 diabetes management. Calculating an appropriate insulin bolus size several times per day is, however, challenging and resource demanding. Accordingly, there is a need for bolus calculators to support patients in insulin treatment decisions. Currently, bolus calculators are available integrated in insulin pumps, as stand-alone devices and in the form of software applications that can be downloaded to, for example, smartphones. Functionality and complexity of bolus calculators vary greatly, and the few handfuls of published bolus calculator studies are heterogeneous with regard to study design, intervention, duration, and outcome measures. Furthermore, many factors unrelated to the specific device affect outcomes from bolus calculator use and therefore bolus calculator study comparisons should be conducted cautiously. Despite these reservations, there seems to be increasing evidence that bolus calculators may improve glycemic control and treatment satisfaction in patients who use the devices actively and as intended.

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Authors
Schmidt, S., & Nørgaard, K.
Affiliations
Hvidovre Hospital (DK)
Corresponding author
Schmidt, Signe
Venue
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
Published
2014-05-19
Volume
8
Issue
5
Pages
1035-1041
ISSN
1932-2968 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4241093605
Cited by
170
References
36
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FWCI
1.43
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • PubMed Central (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Management and Education
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism › Diabetes Treatment and Management
Keywords
bolus calculator, type 1 diabetes, insulin pump, mobile application, glycemic control, treatment satisfaction, patient decision support
MeSH terms
Blood Glucose, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents, Insulin, Drug Dosage Calculations

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