To provide a free, educational tool that helps people with diabetes better understand insulin calculations while emphasizing the importance of professional healthcare guidance.
What This Calculator Does
✓Calculates insulin doses based on carbs and blood glucose
✓Helps determine carb ratios using the 400 rule
✓Calculates correction factors using 100/1800 rules
✓Computes Total Daily Dose (TDD) from basal + bolus
✓Supports both metric (AU) and imperial (US) units
What This Calculator Doesn't Do
✗Replace professional medical advice
✗Account for illness, stress, or exercise
✗Handle emergency situations
✗Store or transmit your personal data
✗Guarantee accuracy for your individual needs
ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE TEAM: This calculator provides estimates based on general formulas. Your actual insulin needs may be different due to individual factors, medical conditions, medications, stress, illness, exercise, and many other variables. Never make insulin dosing decisions without consulting your doctor, diabetes educator, or healthcare provider.
Educational Resources
For comprehensive diabetes education and management, consider these resources:
• Your healthcare provider and diabetes educator
• Diabetes Australia (for Australian users)
• American Diabetes Association (for US users)
• Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists
• Local diabetes support groups
Insulin Calculator v1.0 • January 2025
Educational tool for diabetes management • Not for medical diagnosis or treatment