Insulin sensitivity: The most important determinant of how much Insulin you need is how sensitive you are to insulin. Type 1 diabetics are Insulin sensitive and generally need between 40 and 50 units daily no matter what their weight. Type 2 diabetics are Insulin resistant and need more. That dose is more weight dependent, higher weight needs more Insulin because of higher Insulin resistance.
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