Preventing BG spikes

[Samara1]

Hi,

I would really appreciate it if you could help me. I have noticed for the past 3 weeks that my Blood sugar rises quite high after eating. The amount of insulin I inject is correct as I go back to a “normal” figure after 4 hours, but I can rise from 5mmol to 13 … I do my injections 20 to 25mn before eating. It happens most of the time after my breakfast and after diner.

I was diagnosed 2 years ago and I am far from understanding everything. I feel lost...

Thanks for your help.

S

 

[urbanracer]

Hi,

I would really appreciate it if you could help me. I have noticed for the past 3 weeks that my Blood sugar rises quite high after eating. The amount of insulin I inject is correct as I go back to a “normal” figure after 4 hours, but I can rise from 5mmol to 13 … I do my injections 20 to 25mn before eating. It happens most of the time after my breakfast and after diner.

I was diagnosed 2 years ago and I am far from understanding everything. I feel lost...

Thanks for your help.

S

Which insulin are you using? If it's Novorapid, some people find that this is far from 'rapid.'

 

[Samara1]

Yes, I use novorapid. I don't know if it is due to the insuline or if it's my body that reacts differently to the food....

 

[kvetiny]

Novarapid is slow. I inject in an hour before if I can. Also injecting into stomach or arm works quicker for me than the buttocks or thigh. It's recommended 20-30 mins prior to eating. I find I need much longer than that.

 

[urbanracer]

Yes, I use novorapid. I don't know if it is due to the insuline or if it's my body that reacts differently to the food....

Ok - well you could try different injection sites. If you currently use your stomach then try your legs or buttocks (as @kvetiny suggests) for a change.

If Novorapid really isn't working well for you, then maybe speak to your doc/endo about the situation and ask if you can try a different insulin like Humalog for example. There's always Fiasp too which is (reportedly) much quicker but I haven't tried it myself.

 

[Samara1]

I see, I'm just scared to wait so long before eatin. I developed a real fear for hypos episodes. I will try to wait a bit longer and see how it goes. Thanks

 

[Samara1]

Ok - well you could try different injection sites. If you currently use your stomach then try your legs or buttocks (as @kvetiny suggests) for a change.

If Novorapid really isn't working well for you, then maybe speak to your doc/endo about the situation and ask if you can try a different insulin like Humalog for example. There's always Fiasp too which is (reportedly) much quicker but I haven't tried it myself.

Thank you, I usually inject the novorapid in my stomach and levemir in my legs/buttocks. Will run few test and see how it goes...

 

[In Response]

Another option would be to review your diet to contain foods that take longer to digest and affect blood sugars such as higher fat, fibre, protein and low gi foods.