The newly derived equation provides a better approximation than the CHO counting method of insulin secretion due to metabolized blood glucose energy from ingested carbohydrates for those without diabetes. We believe that insulin dosage requirements for a patient with type 1 diabetes should mimic the insulin secretion of those without diabetes. If this is true, it means that the new equation should also estimate bolus insulin need for a patient with type 1 diabetes more accurately than before. This will be investigated in a future article.
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