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Word! Bolus

Article Translations: (Spanish)

Bolus

Say: BO-lus

You know that medicine needs to be taken in the right amount, or dose. For someone with diabetes, a bolus means a single, large dose of insulin 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.