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<blockquote data-quote="BooJewels" data-source="post: 1091073" data-attributes="member: 181094"><p>It didn't work for me either, I'm now on a regime called 'Basal Plus' which is much better for me and I'm needing about half the units. It was the profile of the basal that caused me difficulty as it lasted a long while in my system giving rise to overlapping doses, but wasn't enough bolus for eating, so I fluctuated wildly.</p><p></p><p>When I started having difficulties I did some research and it seems that mixed insulins are good at getting control, but not as good for long term maintenance. It's understandable really, they're in a fixed proportion and can only ever be a best guess dose. I like being able to manage the two types separately.</p><p></p><p>Edited to add: I did well on the mixed for a year, it was only when I got good control that it didn't suit as well. I wouldn't want to put anyone off it if it's been recommended by medics.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BooJewels, post: 1091073, member: 181094"] It didn't work for me either, I'm now on a regime called 'Basal Plus' which is much better for me and I'm needing about half the units. It was the profile of the basal that caused me difficulty as it lasted a long while in my system giving rise to overlapping doses, but wasn't enough bolus for eating, so I fluctuated wildly. When I started having difficulties I did some research and it seems that mixed insulins are good at getting control, but not as good for long term maintenance. It's understandable really, they're in a fixed proportion and can only ever be a best guess dose. I like being able to manage the two types separately. Edited to add: I did well on the mixed for a year, it was only when I got good control that it didn't suit as well. I wouldn't want to put anyone off it if it's been recommended by medics. [/QUOTE]
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