Carbohydrate-to-Insulin Ratio in a Mediterranean Population of Type 1 Diabetic Patients on Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion Therapy

Abstract

CIR in our population was significantly lower for breakfast than for other meals. CIR using the 500/TDID formula underestimated prandial insulin requirements. A calculation of 350/TDID for breakfast and 400/TDID for lunch and dinner would be more appropriate for this population.