Utilities for Diabetes Care

This plugin helps individuals with diabetes manage their diet by calculating Carbohydrates and Fat Protein Units (FPU) for common meals.

Description

The Utilities for Diabetes Care plugin helps individuals with diabetes manage their diet by calculating Carbohydrates and Fat Protein Units (FPU) for common meals. This tool is useful for determining the estimated insulin needed for high-fat and high-protein meals, making diabetes care simpler and more accurate.

Features

• Input nutrient grams and receive calculated carbohydrate and FPU values.
• Detailed breakdown for fats, carbohydrates, and proteins, with corresponding total FPU.
• Based on reputable scientific guidelines and studies.
• Available in English and Spanish.

Resources

The plugin uses data from the following reputable sources:

• ISPAD 2022 Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines (English)
• Insulin Dosing Algorithms for High-Fat High-Protein Meals (English)
• Las grasas y las proteínas también cuentan (Español)
• Grasas, proteínas y su efecto en las glucemias (Español)

Installation

1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/utilities-for-diabetes-care directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress.
3. Go to Settings > Diabetes Care Utils to configure the plugin options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the plugin calculate FPU?

The plugin applies scientific formulas that consider grams of fat and protein to estimate the FPUs. This helps users adjust insulin dosage for meals rich in fat and protein.

Is this plugin intended to replace medical advice?

No. This plugin is a tool to assist with calculations; users should consult healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice.

Changelog

0.0.1

• Initial release of the Utilities for Diabetes Care plugin.

Upgrade Notice

0.0.1

Initial release.