ISF
Insulin Sensitivity Factor
Example
Ugh, my blood sugar has been all over the place lately. I think my ISF changed
Yeah, that happens to me too. What’s your usual ISF?
It used to be 1 unit drops me 50 points, but now it barely brings me down 30
Sounds like you might need to adjust your ratio. Maybe check with your doctor?
Yeah, I’ll track it for a few days first
Are you financially literate?
ISF is an acronym commonly used in diabetes forums, blogs, and support groups. It refers to how much one unit of insulin lowers a person's blood sugar levels, which varies from person to person.
You'll often see ISF mentioned in conversations in online communities or casual chats among diabetics, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Since insulin sensitivity can change due to various factors, such as diet, exercise, and stress, people frequently share tips and experiences to better understand their ISF to maintain stable blood sugar levels. For example, someone might post in a forum, "My ISF seems off lately—one unit used to drop me 60 points, but now it's more like 40. Anyone else experience this?"