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NovoRapid takes ages...

Fisherpithapearl

Fisherpithapearl

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Location
Manchester, UK
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Dislikes
Sugar and Novorapid
What is the solution ?

I have tried switching injection sites etc .

I am not particularly overweight etc.

What happens now?

GP constantly runs out of Fiasp ?

Is injecting directly into the muscle 'the' answer ?
 
I don’t think there necessarily is a full proof solution. Until I stopped using Novorapid I had to inject around 45 minutes before eating in order for it to work a bit better.

Have you asked your GP if they can get hold of Lyumjev instead of fiasp? They do exactly the same thing just made by different companies.
 
Nicola M said:
I don’t think there necessarily is a full proof solution. Until I stopped using Novorapid I had to inject around 45 minutes before eating in order for it to work a bit better.

Have you asked your GP if they can get hold of Lyumjev instead of fiasp? They do exactly the same thing just made by different companies.
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Lyumjev...never heard of it until now. I did some research and it sounds promising. So Many thanks...
 
Hopeful34 said:
Are you using Fiasp Flex touch pens, as they've been on short supply for over a year? Cartridges of Fiasp for reusable pens, should be available.
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Yes you are absolutely right regarding cartridges only (for quite sometime).

However I`d like to give that Lyumjev a try.
 
Fisherpithapearl said:
I read Gary Scheiner's work where he mentions injecting into the muscle.
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Personally I wouldn't do this due to unpredictable results of the method, he's a bit of a maverick for suggesting it but I feel this method is dangerous. How long does it take for your novo to kick in ? Are you pre-bolusing to time the insulin against the BG rise ?

I use Ljumjev and take it as soon as I eat, it has helped with spikes but I also eat low carb too so the combined method has helped me achieve more stable BG levels. Have you spoken to your Diabetic team about changing your insulin if you have a diabetic team or do you just see your GP ?
 
Hi
I can only tell you what works for me.....

I average 19000 steps per day as part of my job and these steps are at a steady pace.
My novo rapid works at its fastest after arriving home on the back of those steps which is just before my evening meal.

I often take my dose of novorapid after i've eaten as it works as soon as i inject therefor my theory is activity helps the absorption.

I'm at bit lazy at weekend and need far more insulin or i chose not to eat.

As i say this is how my body works.

Tony
 
Juicyj said:
I use Ljumjev and take it as soon as I eat, it has helped with spikes but I also eat low carb too so the combined method has helped me achieve more stable BG levels.
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Tony337 said:
I often take my dose of novorapid after i've eaten as it works as soon as i inject therefor my theory is activity helps the absorption.
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Shows how different we all are!
I've used both Lyumjev and Fiasp (they work pretty much the same for me but I like Fiasp better because it doesn't sting and it fits my refillable pens with a memory for last dose), currently on Fiasp.
And I still need to pre-bolus by 30-60 minutes for low carb meals if I want to avoid spikes.
 
Juicyj said:
Personally I wouldn't do this due to unpredictable results of the method, he's a bit of a maverick for suggesting it but I feel this method is dangerous. How long does it take for your novo to kick in ? Are you pre-bolusing to time the insulin against the BG rise ?

I use Ljumjev and take it as soon as I eat, it has helped with spikes but I also eat low carb too so the combined method has helped me achieve more stable BG levels. Have you spoken to your Diabetic team about changing your insulin if you have a diabetic team or do you just see your GP ?
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" Have you spoken to your Diabetic team about changing your insulin if you have a diabetic team or do you just see your GP ?"

I will do so now. Never ever heard of Ljumjev..dont even if its available in the UK( where I currently reside)...I usually just use a GP.

Novosluggish takes upto an hour and 15 mins to kick in.
 
@Fisherpithapearl have you tried going for a walk before injecting?
Even if its not your thing i'd love you to try it just to see if it improves the absorption speed.

Insulin sensitivity and resistance is a curse to us but i have worked out to deal with both thanks to my Libre and i find the subject fascinating from person to person as @Antje77 points out.

I have just had some crisps as my levels are dropping after i have just mopped the school hall at the speed of a deer.
I have had no novorapid since 6pm yesterday and i do wish i could spread my sensitivity to others.

Its taken me 50 years to get to this point BTW and its not been an easy ride...lol

I wish you well

Tony
 
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