Calculating Insulin Doses for Your Child: Type 1 Diabetes Education from Phoenix Children's

Welcome to Type 1 Diabetes Education from Phoenix Children's, a helpful video series that addresses some the most frequently asked questions about type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes. In this video, we explain how to calculate the amount of insulin your child needs for each injection, plus: • The different types of insulin (fast-acting insulin and long-acting • Calculating fast-acting and long-acting insulin doses • How to use our worksheet to calculate doses • Getting support for calculating insulin doses The Diabetes Program at Phoenix Children’s provides comprehensive care for those with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and diabetes related to other diagnoses such as cystic fibrosis and transplants. To learn more or schedule an appointment • Visit http://www.phoenixchildrens.org/medic... • Call us at 602-933-0935