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Insulin Doses Calculator — Your Insulin Dose Calculator & Bolus Calculator for Real Life
Insulin Doses Calculator is a simple, personal insulin dose calculator and bolus calculator for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Meal planning, dose guidance, and blood glucose tracking — built for real life.
- Fast meal-based calculations
- Local meal history & insights
- Food database & meal planning
Important: This app/website does not provide medical advice. Always follow guidance from your diabetes care team.
What we’re building
Food database
Browse foods and build meals from common items (carbs, sugars, serving sizes).
Insights & analytics
See trends over time with simple charts to help you understand what’s working for you.
Private by design
Designed for local storage and minimal data collection. Clear, plain-language privacy policy on launch.
About Insulin Doses Calculator
Insulin Doses Calculator is a simple, intuitive insulin dose calculator designed to support people living with diabetes in making informed decisions around insulin dosing. Built for both Type 1 and insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes, the app helps users better understand how food intake, blood glucose levels, and personal insulin settings work together.
The app allows users to log meals, view nutritional information, and receive insulin dose recommendations based on their individual insulin-to-carbohydrate ratios and correction factors. By combining structured data with intelligent calculations, Insulin Doses Calculator aims to reduce guesswork and bring greater confidence to everyday diabetes management.
With a clean, user-friendly interface, the app makes it easy to:
- Record meals and nutritional values
- Track blood glucose history
- View meal history and insights
- View trends over time with charts and graphs, 7, 14, 30 & 90 day views
- Generate dose guidance tailored to the user
- Generate enabled Clinician Summary or item by item report with the Clinician.
Insulin Doses Calculator is designed as a supportive tool, not a replacement for medical advice. All recommendations are intended to complement guidance provided by healthcare professionals, empowering users to stay informed, organised, and in control of their routine.
The app is currently in development and will be available for download in the future.
Screenshots
Get a taste of what the app will look like:
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Insulin Doses Calculator (iDC) is a support tool designed to help people with diabetes estimate insulin doses. It does not replace professional medical advice.
What is Insulin Doses Calculator (iDC)?
iDC is a support tool designed to help people with diabetes estimate insulin doses using information such as carbohydrate intake, blood glucose levels, and personal insulin settings. It is intended to support informed decision-making and does not replace advice from a healthcare professional.
Is iDC a medical device?
No. iDC is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always follow guidance from your doctor, diabetes nurse, or healthcare team.
Who is iDC intended for?
iDC is intended for:
- Adults with Type 1 diabetes
- Adults with insulin-treated Type 2 diabetes
The app is not designed for children or for use without prior knowledge of insulin management.
Does iDC automatically decide my insulin dose?
No. iDC provides calculated estimates only, based on the information you enter. You remain fully responsible for deciding whether and how to use any recommendation.
Can iDC replace my doctor or diabetes nurse?
No. iDC is a support tool only. It should be used alongside guidance from your healthcare team, not as a replacement for professional medical care.
What information does iDC use to calculate doses?
Calculations may be based on:
- Carbohydrate intake
- Current blood glucose level
- Insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio
- Correction factor
Accuracy depends on correct personal settings and accurate data entry.
What units does iDC use?
iDC uses:
- mmol/L for blood glucose
- grams for carbohydrates
These are standard units used in the UK and Europe.
Are the glucose targets based on official guidance?
Yes. iDC uses commonly accepted clinical guidance for blood glucose targets. However, targets vary between individuals and should always be confirmed with your healthcare team.
What should I do if my blood glucose is too low or too high?
- Below 4.0 mmol/L: Treat immediately using your usual hypo treatment.
- Persistently high levels: Follow your healthcare plan and seek medical advice if needed.
iDC does not provide emergency or urgent medical instructions.
Is my data safe?
Your privacy is important:
- iDC does not sell user data
- Data is stored securely
- Any data sharing or exporting is user-initiated
Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.
Does iDC work offline?
Yes. Core features are designed to work offline. Some features, such as updates or sharing, may require an internet connection.
Can iDC connect to glucose monitors or insulin pumps?
Currently, iDC uses manual data entry. Integration with external devices may be considered in future updates.
Is iDC suitable for pregnancy or gestational diabetes?
No. iDC is not intended for pregnancy or gestational diabetes, where specialist medical supervision is required.
Is iDC free to use?
Core features are available at no cost. Optional features may be introduced in future versions.
How do I get support or report an issue?
Support is available via:
- The website contact page
- In-app feedback options
User feedback helps improve accuracy and usability.
Important Disclaimer
iDC is a support and information tool only. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your insulin treatment.
Download the App
Get Insulin Doses Calculator on your device. Available on the App Store and Google Play.
Coming Soon
Expressions of Interest
The development process of the Insulin Doses Calculator app is nearing completion.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest from individuals, clinicians, and organisations who would like to use the Insulin Doses Calculator as part of food management and diabetes control, in conjunction with their local diabetic clinical team.
If you would like to be informed about availability, testing opportunities, or future updates, please complete the form below.
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How Your Information Is Used
- Your details are used solely to record your interest in the Insulin Doses Calculator.
- Information is stored securely using Cloudflare infrastructure.
- We do not sell or share your information with third parties.
- Submission does not constitute medical advice or enrolment in a clinical programme.
For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
Medical Disclaimer
The Insulin Doses Calculator is intended to support diabetes management and does not replace professional medical advice.
All insulin dosing decisions must be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Users should always follow the guidance of their diabetes care team.