Article Translations: (Spanish)
Say: BO-lus
You know that medicine needs to be taken in the right amount, or dose. For someone with diabetes, a bolus is a single, large dose of insulin that's taken to handle a rise in blood glucose (a type of sugar). A bolus is given as a shot or through an insulin pump.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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