Table 2.

Sample Basal Testing Schedule for Insulin Pump Users

Basal test	Eat and bolus by	Then no calories, boluses, or exercise until	Evaluate sensor data
Overnight	6 p.m.	7 a.m. (no night snacks)	10 p.m.–7 a.m.
Morning	11 p.m.	12 noon (skip breakfast)	7 a.m.–12 noon
Afternoon	8 a.m.	5 p.m. (skip lunch)	12 noon–5 p.m.
Evening	1 p.m.	10 p.m. (late dinner)	5 p.m.–10 p.m.