Basal is a term used by diabetics and health care professionals to describe a low, continuous dosage of insulin (either as a basal rate from an insulin pump or a slow-acting insulin injection) intended to "cover" the glucose output of the liver. This article is about the disease that features high blood sugar. ... It has been suggested that Oral insulin be merged into this article or section. ... In biology, basal rate is a rate of continuous supply of some chemical or process. ... Insulin Pump with an Infusion Set An insulin pump is a medical device used for administering insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. ... Lantus is long-acting insulin analogue, usually given once a day, to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes. ... Glucose (Glc), a monosaccharide (or simple sugar), is one of the most important carbohydrates in biology. ... Liver of a sheep: (1) right lobe, (2) left lobe, (3) caudate lobe, (4) quadrate lobe, (5) hepatic artery and portal vein, (6) hepatic lymph nodes, (7) gall bladder. ...

This works together with a bolus of insulin, which is a dosage of insulin intended to "cover" a meal or to make a large glucose level correction. Look up bolus in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...