IOB

What does IOB stand for?

Insulin on board

An acronym seen on diabetes forums and in diabetes literature; refers to the amount of insulin still active in the body after the last "bolus," or insulin injection; often automatically calculated by insulin pumps.

Example

"I love the IOB feature on my new insulin pump, since it automatically tracks my needed dosages."

Related Slang

ISFInsulin Sensitivity Factor
MDIMultiple Daily Injections
BGBlood Glucose
BSBlood Sugar
T1DType 1 Diabetes
CGMContinuous Glucose Monitoring
CGMSContinuous Glucose Monitoring System

Usage

✓ Web Forums

Last Updated: August 19, 2014

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