Levemir Basil Amounts

Topher

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Hi, I am on Levemir long term insulin, i split it in the morning and evening. My query is, in the evening i take 9 units and in the monring i only take 3 units as i would be more active - but does this seem a little different to other poeple, most people seem to have a 50:50 split ?
 

noblehead

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As long as it keeps your bg steady it doesn't matter what the split is, 50/50 is only a rough guide and you obviously know what your doing so don't worry.
 
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ElyDave

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I'm 3.5 in the morning 4.5 at night.

ALthough yours seems a bot more of an extreme split than others the general pattern is the same. Have you basal tested to make sure it's the right sort of dose?
 
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Topher

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Yep, and during the day with no lunch, I pretty much stay around 5.5