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<blockquote data-quote="LucySW" data-source="post: 599404" data-attributes="member: 113749"><p>Starting a new thread for clarity. </p><p></p><p>So today the consultant said, Yes, absolutely no proof abt what LADAs should do to preserve their beta cells, but also Yes, correct that I have nothing to lose by trying low doses of insulin to see if that helps beta cells. </p><p></p><p>So I am trying out teeny doses (4-6 units) of slow-acting basal insulin in the morning. (Though it might be more logical to do it at night.) And I'll see what it does to my numbers. This is Insulatard, ie NPH, the old-fashioned intermediate insulin that Bernstein doesn't like. </p><p></p><p>BTW the doc said total daily use of insulin (whether home-produced or injected) is about 0.7 units/kg per day. So my pancreas has been producing c. 52units/day - so 4 units is about 7%. Just to give a sense of perspective. That's small. </p><p></p><p>I've stopped the Metformin, on the grounds that it's supposed to be for insulin resistance and as a LADA I may not have that. Average waking BS this past week 6.3. Not much sign of increase though. </p><p></p><p>LADA, 55, BMI 23, moderately active. Diagnosed Type 1 in July 2014 after GAD antibody test. HbA1c down from 117 /12.9% to 78 / 9.3% and dropping. Average fasting a.m. BS currently 6.3. </p><p>Now on LCHF plus a bit of ex, plus one small daily dose of Insulatard (slow-acting basal insulin) every morning.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LucySW, post: 599404, member: 113749"] Starting a new thread for clarity. So today the consultant said, Yes, absolutely no proof abt what LADAs should do to preserve their beta cells, but also Yes, correct that I have nothing to lose by trying low doses of insulin to see if that helps beta cells. So I am trying out teeny doses (4-6 units) of slow-acting basal insulin in the morning. (Though it might be more logical to do it at night.) And I'll see what it does to my numbers. This is Insulatard, ie NPH, the old-fashioned intermediate insulin that Bernstein doesn't like. BTW the doc said total daily use of insulin (whether home-produced or injected) is about 0.7 units/kg per day. So my pancreas has been producing c. 52units/day - so 4 units is about 7%. Just to give a sense of perspective. That's small. I've stopped the Metformin, on the grounds that it's supposed to be for insulin resistance and as a LADA I may not have that. Average waking BS this past week 6.3. Not much sign of increase though. LADA, 55, BMI 23, moderately active. Diagnosed Type 1 in July 2014 after GAD antibody test. HbA1c down from 117 /12.9% to 78 / 9.3% and dropping. Average fasting a.m. BS currently 6.3. Now on LCHF plus a bit of ex, plus one small daily dose of Insulatard (slow-acting basal insulin) every morning. [/QUOTE]
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