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Should you take a bolus before or after eating?

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Administering rapid-acting insulin 15–20 minutes before a meal can lower post-meal glucose levels by about 30% for people with type 1 diabetes. When using mealtime insulin, the timing of your bolus, whether before or after eating, is a key consideration for blood sugar control.