Type 1 Diabetes Daily Medication and Management Schedule

Morning Routine (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM)

Blood Glucose Monitoring

• Check blood glucose immediately upon waking
• Target range: 80-130 mg/dL (4.4-7.2 mmol/L)

Insulin Administration

• Rapid-acting insulin: Take with breakfast
  • Calculate dose based on carbohydrate intake and correction factor
• Long-acting insulin: If prescribed for morning dose
  • Take at same time each day

Midday Management (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)

Pre-lunch Monitoring

• Check blood glucose 15-30 minutes before lunch
• Record reading in diabetes log

Lunchtime Insulin

• Calculate rapid-acting insulin dose using:
  • Planned carbohydrate intake
  • Current blood glucose level
  • Physical activity plans

Evening Protocol (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

Pre-dinner Checks

• Monitor blood glucose
• Assess exercise impact if applicable

Evening Insulin

• Administer rapid-acting insulin with dinner
• Long-acting insulin (if evening dose prescribed)

Bedtime Routine (9:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

Final Daily Checks

• Blood glucose monitoring
• Target range: 90-150 mg/dL (5.0-8.3 mmol/L)
• Consider small snack if needed

Additional Important Notes

Correction Doses

• Use correction factor when blood glucose exceeds target range
• Document all correction doses

Activity Adjustments

• Reduce insulin for planned exercise
• Keep fast-acting glucose source available

Emergency Supplies

• Glucagon kit accessible
• Extra insulin and supplies ready
• Emergency contact information current