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Blood glucose control, diabetes and the urinary system

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Question 59

An adult with Type 1 diabetes is calculating the bolus insulin dose required for their evening meal. The table below shows the estimated carbohydrate content of the food items in the meal.

Food item consumedEstimated carbohydrate / grams
Whole wheat pasta portion42
Tomato marinara sauce11
Garlic bread slice16
Apple crumble dessert35

The individual's insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio requires them to inject 1 unit of fast-acting insulin for every 11 grams of carbohydrate consumed.

Calculate how many units of insulin this individual needs to inject to control their blood glucose levels.

Give your answer to two significant figures.

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