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<blockquote data-quote="LittleSue" data-source="post: 48073" data-attributes="member: 6295"><p>Aitch</p><p>Finding your dose with new insulin is always trial and error, hence the nurse will probably be cautious with the dose to begin with and then increase it. They may have guestimates for what doses you'll need based on your current doses, but everyone's different. E.g. most people going from Lantus to Levemir need an increase, whereas I needed a big reduction! No need to worry, but keep in touch with the nurse and don't be suprised if things go haywire for a week or two. </p><p></p><p>Your Lantus and Apidra should give you more control than the mix once you're settled on them, as you can adjust each independently. Also you can be more flexible with meals. The nurse will explain and help you learn to adjust the doses yourself. </p><p></p><p>As to side effects, well some people don't get on with Lantus but others thrive on it - as with most medicines. The only way to find out is to try. Do keep notes of any changes you notice after switching, even if they don't seem likely related to the insulin. (One that didn't agree with me caused a whole host of problems, some of which we didn't blame on the insulin until after I changed back and everything resolved.)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LittleSue, post: 48073, member: 6295"] Aitch Finding your dose with new insulin is always trial and error, hence the nurse will probably be cautious with the dose to begin with and then increase it. They may have guestimates for what doses you'll need based on your current doses, but everyone's different. E.g. most people going from Lantus to Levemir need an increase, whereas I needed a big reduction! No need to worry, but keep in touch with the nurse and don't be suprised if things go haywire for a week or two. Your Lantus and Apidra should give you more control than the mix once you're settled on them, as you can adjust each independently. Also you can be more flexible with meals. The nurse will explain and help you learn to adjust the doses yourself. As to side effects, well some people don't get on with Lantus but others thrive on it - as with most medicines. The only way to find out is to try. Do keep notes of any changes you notice after switching, even if they don't seem likely related to the insulin. (One that didn't agree with me caused a whole host of problems, some of which we didn't blame on the insulin until after I changed back and everything resolved.) [/QUOTE]
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