Is there anything I should know...?

[spriklett]

I'm off to the doc's tomorrow and I can almost guarantee he will want to start me on insulin. He suggested it last time but I managed to persuade him to delay it to see what my results would be this time, however try as I might (and I have), I just can't get the flippin' BS levels down sufficiently.

I have no knowledge of insulin and the various types avialble. Is there anything I should know so that I can go in tomorrow forearmed, e.g. ones to try and avoid etc?

Thanks

 

[Enclave]

I am not able to help, but hope someone comes along soon with the advice you need.

 

[novorapidboi26]

Ideally, if you can manage, you will be looking to go on a slow acting basal/background only...........like Humlin M3 or Lantus for example.........both can be taken once or twice a day and are very good for most people....

managing this dose is a lot easier than the basal as well as a bolus where carb counting is required.........

depending on your needs though, a bolus insulin may be needed, but you want to avoid the bolus in the first instance................

good luck

 

[Enclave]

Still cannot help .. But have you seen this posting .. http://www.diabetes.co.uk/insulin/o...+(Type+2+Cardiac+Event+Study+++everyone+else)