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Correction Factor

Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute · FDA-approved active Small molecule

Correction Factor is a diabetes management tool or educational intervention designed to help patients calculate appropriate insulin dosing adjustments based on blood glucose levels.

Correction Factor is a diabetes management tool or educational intervention designed to help patients calculate appropriate insulin dosing adjustments based on blood glucose levels. Used for Type 1 diabetes mellitus — insulin dose adjustment, Type 2 diabetes mellitus — insulin dose adjustment.

At a glance

Generic nameCorrection Factor
Also known asRapid acting regular insulin
SponsorHennepin Healthcare Research Institute
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

A correction factor (also called insulin sensitivity factor) is a clinical parameter used in insulin therapy to determine how many blood glucose mg/dL units will be lowered by one unit of insulin. This tool assists patients and healthcare providers in personalizing insulin dose adjustments to achieve target blood glucose control. It is typically part of basal-bolus insulin regimens or insulin pump therapy protocols.

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Common side effects

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