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Veracity of Wiki stuff – particular info in this article

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Hey gang,
Though I’ve found Wikipedia to be pretty helpful as a first glance on a given topic I know it’s maintained by ‘us’, the masses. So some info can be pretty ‘whack’, as the kids say.

This quoted portion from an article on INSULIN PUMP seems to be ‘off’ to me — unless I’ve learned it wrong here at DF. I tend to trust HERE more than other places I get some info. Is the highlighted statement TRUE??? Do proteins and fats RISE BG level for hours????? That goes against everything I’ve learned here and read elsewhere..

Quote:

FROM WIKI:
A standard bolus is an infusion of insulin pumped completely at the onset of the bolus. It is most similar to an injection. By pumping with a "spike" shape, the expected action is the fastest possible bolus for that type of insulin. The standard bolus is most appropriate when eating high carb low protein low fat meals because it will return blood sugar to normal levels quickly.

An extended bolus is a slow infusion of insulin spread out over time. By pumping with a "square wave" shape, the bolus avoids a high initial dose of insulin that may enter the blood and cause low blood sugar before digestion can facilitate sugar entering the blood. The extended bolus also extends the action of insulin well beyond that of the insulin alone. The extended bolus is appropriate when covering high fat high protein meals such as steak, which will be raising blood sugar for many hours past the onset of the bolus. The extended bolus is also useful for those with slow digestion (such as with gastroparesis or Coeliac disease).

Thanks for any input you can offer,

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