Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Long acting insulin query
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="EllieM" data-source="post: 2669022" data-attributes="member: 372717"><p>Hi [USER=556174]@AmyW[/USER] insulin needs vary from person to person and your GP should give you enough insulin to cover your current needs, whatever they are. Impossible to say what is normal as everyone's needs are so different.</p><p></p><p>I find that my insulin needs increase when I'm over 10 so it's possible that part of your your problem is that you haven't found the right dose yet?</p><p></p><p>Are you using a libre or dexcom? What's your fast acting insulin? Has your usage of this also increased and are you using correction doses to get you back to a lower level? (Sorry for the multiple queries)</p><p></p><p>It seems very unlikely you are dying though running high can make you feel like it.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite14" alt=":arghh:" title="Arghh :arghh:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":arghh:" /></p><p></p><p>Your previous posts suggest you were diagnosed in 2022 so it's also possible your insulin needs have gone up due to the ending of a honeymoon. (Other reasons for increased insulin needs include illness, whether, changed weight and/or exercise and multiple other factors.)</p><p></p><p>Hopefully you can get some clarification from your team soon but please don't despair.</p><p>And finally, have you done any basal rate testing to check your needed levemir dose(s).?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EllieM, post: 2669022, member: 372717"] Hi [USER=556174]@AmyW[/USER] insulin needs vary from person to person and your GP should give you enough insulin to cover your current needs, whatever they are. Impossible to say what is normal as everyone's needs are so different. I find that my insulin needs increase when I'm over 10 so it's possible that part of your your problem is that you haven't found the right dose yet? Are you using a libre or dexcom? What's your fast acting insulin? Has your usage of this also increased and are you using correction doses to get you back to a lower level? (Sorry for the multiple queries) It seems very unlikely you are dying though running high can make you feel like it.:arghh: Your previous posts suggest you were diagnosed in 2022 so it's also possible your insulin needs have gone up due to the ending of a honeymoon. (Other reasons for increased insulin needs include illness, whether, changed weight and/or exercise and multiple other factors.) Hopefully you can get some clarification from your team soon but please don't despair. And finally, have you done any basal rate testing to check your needed levemir dose(s).? [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Long acting insulin query
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…