Toujeo and Trurapi insulin.

[Brummieboy]

Hello, I'm a type 2 diabetic. My current medication includes Metformin and Humalin M3 insulin which I have been using twice daily (morning and evening) for some years now. Following a recent diabetes review with my GP and diabetic nurse, they wish me to change from Humalin to Toujeo once a day and Trurapi three times daily with food. I wonder if anyone has experience of of these insulin's, and could advise me of any positive experience with said medications, or any problems encountered. Thanks in anticipation.

 

[Mark Rawlinson]

I use both of them, always have done
Trujeo at 42 units once a day
Trurapi 5 units 4 x a day
not had many side effects other than occasional false hypos
otherwise been fine with them
also use 1 metformin a day

 

[grantg]

Humalin M3 insulin which I have been using twice daily (morning and evening) for some years now. Following a recent diabetes review with my GP and diabetic nurse, they wish me to change from Humalin to Toujeo once a day and Trurapi three times daily with food. I wonder if anyone has experience of of these insulin's, and could advise me of any positive experience with said medications

humalin m3 premixed fast and slow acting. changing should allow for greater level of control. you could be prescribed cgm (if dont already have) as multiple daily injections. worth asking if not prescribed already

ask about education programme if can sign up to which should help you change dosages according to your requirements instead of relying on dsn/endo (but feel free still to ask them any questions or if just simply wanting to double check).

 

[Brummieboy]

I use both of them, always have done
Trujeo at 42 units once a day
Trurapi 5 units 4 x a day
not had many side effects other than occasional false hypos
otherwise been fine with them
also use 1 metformin a day

Thank you for your reply. It's set my mind at rest somewhat. I was worried that the trujeo might send me into hypo if there was a long delay between the two injections, however, that does not appear to be a problem thus far. Thanks again for your reply.

 

[Brummieboy]

humalin m3 premixed fast and slow acting. changing should allow for greater level of control. you could be prescribed cgm (if dont already have) as multiple daily injections. worth asking if not prescribed already

ask about education programme if can sign up to which should help you change dosages according to your requirements instead of relying on dsn/endo (but feel free still to ask them any questions or if just simply wanting to double check).

Thanks for your reply. I have been using CGM for the last couple of months. It's the data from that which has prompted the change in my insulin regime. Over the years I've had a number of courses including one for insulin users. I've found them all useful, and would recommend any diabetic to attend them if offered.