Sliding Scale - for doctors and nurses prescribing insulin 2.0.1

The Sliding Scale app caters specifically to healthcare professionals, including doctors and nurses, who manage the care of patients with diabetes. It facilitates the creation of a personalized sliding scale for insulin administration, utilizing the patient's Insulin Sensitivity Factor (ISF), commonly referred to as the Correction Factor (CF).

The Insulin Sensitivity Factor indicates the degree to which a patient's blood glucose levels decrease per unit of insulin administered. It is crucial to note that the effectiveness of the app hinges on the accurate knowledge of each patient's ISF. The application does not provide direct recommendations for insulin dosages; rather, it leverages the entered ISF alongside other relevant parameters to generate a comprehensive table designed for use as a sliding scale.

Typically, healthcare professionals derive a patient's Insulin Sensitivity Factor through an estimation process based on their total daily insulin dosage and type. Familiarity with this estimation technique is necessary for effective application of the tool.