How to log insulin in your diary
To log insulin, write the name exactly as on the label, the number of units, the date and time, and the context, such as before a meal or at bedtime. Copy the dose from your own plan or label. A diary records what you took. It never decides how much to take.
What should I write for each dose?
- Name: as printed on the pen, vial or label.
- Units: the number you took.
- Date and time: as close to when you took it as you can.
- Context: before a meal, correction, bedtime, or as your plan describes it.
- Notes: pump or injection, missed or late doses, or anything unusual.
An example entry
| Time | Insulin | Units | Context | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:35 pm | Rapid-acting (name from label) | 6 | Before dinner | Injection |
The numbers are made up to show the layout. They are not doses.
Why log insulin next to readings?
Your care team can see how doses, food, activity and readings fit together. Without the record, patterns are guesswork.
What a diary does not do
A diary is a record. It does not calculate or suggest doses, and neither does Glycove. Copy doses from your own plan or label and ask your care team if you are unsure.
Making it quick
Record right after the dose. With Glycove you can say "took 6 units of insulin" and it is saved with the time. You can add the name later, and every entry can be undone.
Information, not medical advice. Talk to your care team about your own targets and treatment. Never use a converter or a diary entry to work out an insulin or medicine dose.
Frequently asked questions
What unit is insulin recorded in?
Insulin is measured in units. If you wrote a different unit, such as mg, check your record or ask your pharmacist.
What if I am not sure what I took?
Do not guess. Note that you are unsure, check your pen, pump or plan, and ask your pharmacist or care team.
Does Glycove suggest doses?
No. Glycove records the dose you tell it and never calculates or recommends insulin or other medicine.
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