Transforming mealtime insulin dosing using an innovative new bolusing calculator to optimise glycaemic control in type 1 diabetes [ 2017 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Kirstine Bell (Principal investigator)

Brief description People with type 1 diabetes require life-long insulin injections to maintain their blood glucose levels in the optimal range. Mealtime dose estimations based solely on carbohydrate have limited efficacy as they fail to take fat and protein into account. The aim of this project is to develop an evidence-based insulin bolusing calculator integrated into a smartphone app to enhance blood glucose control and reduce the daily burden of disease and the risk of life-threatening complications.

Funding Amount $318,768.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Peter Doherty Biomedical ECF