Recent Content by MarkMunday

I didn't give any advice. Nowhere do I suggest action. Yes, I made an assertion. This is how ideas develop and arguments are built. Another issue with Lantus is greater intraday variability than other modern analogue basal insulins. This can make getting good consistent control more difficult...

It probably has more to do with age. I don't drink wine in the evenings anymore because it messes with my sleep patterns. I only drink low alcohol beer, no later than 5pm or I have to get up during the night!

Looks like a shorter acting basal would suit better. Then, in addition to the morning shot, as much as needed can injected at night. Doing this with Lantus may also work. Longer acting basal does not provide this flexibility. The 24 hour action profile of the insulin can not be changed. As for...

The short answer is, try it out and see what happens. Not bousing would not work for many. But for someone who is recently diagnosed and still making lots of insulin, just eating a low-carb lunch may work. Having said hat, testing basal action to see how background insulin needs are covered...

Sounds like you need more basal insulin action during the night. What basal insulin do you use and when do you inject it? If it is not the very long acting type, changing dosage and/or timing should help.

It depends on the amount of carbohydrate and GI (glycemic index) of the food. The chips and bun raise blood glucose very quickly, within minutes. But fat in the hamburger patty reduces glycemic index of the meal. Supply of glucose into the blood would probably peak within 30 minutes. What...

Will a 'tiny bit' be enough for you? It wouldn't for me, which is why sticking to Whisky or Bourbon works better. They don't contain carbs, having a bit more is is not a problem. Having said that, a small amount of Bailey's shouldn't be a problem. The hard part is knowing how much to bolus.

Sounds to me like inadequate basal. Fiddling with boluses becomes like trying to push water uphill if basal is out of line. Test your basal and then figure out what needs to be done.

I use longer needles. They can still draw blood but don't leave such big marks. Absorption is better. I also give half of my shots into the butt. Lots of adipose tissue there and very few nerve endings. So painless and doesn't get marked. It is a good idea to rotate injection sites. I use the...

Fat consumption does not affect cholesterol at all. Cholesterol used to block that vein came from the liver. Do some research on it.

Seroquel is known to increase blood glucose. Discuss your options with your doctor.

Being high all the time usually suggests a basal issue. Bear in mind that your insulin requirement could change over a short period at this stage. 10 units of Levemir is a small dose and you may want to test it again. I would want more rigorous basal tests to be done, one in the morning, one in...

You are observing the so-called Dawn Phenomenon. In the early morning, the supply of hepatic glucose increases and blood glucose goes up.

Those are good books to get started with. When you have read them you will have a clear idea of what you still want to find out. I find Google useful in finding answers, but it can require some sorting through.

The size of the meal probably had a lot to do with it. I find blood glucose stays up for while after a big meal. A while ago I did an experiment Richard Bernstein describes, of eating a whole head of lettuce. Almost no carbs, but blood glucose went up.