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I'm a type 2(ish) who is currently being reviwed by consultants due to loosing too much weight trying to keep my BS levels good (which I did) on the medication I was on (SR metformin and Sitagliptin). This was the medication my doctor prescribed me about three years ago and after some nagging on my part I got to see a consultant after saying my weight keeps falling (BMI 17) and I still get the odd high BS even though I'm not eating much carb.
Consultants are running tests but decided I should try insulin to allow me to eat abit better and sort my weight issue out. To cut a long story short I tried NovoRapid for three weeks then went onto Insuman Rapid. This is because I find it difficult to avoid hypo's. I eat about three snacks a day (usually apples or cereal bars) inbetween my main meals and often one just before bed as night time hypos are frequent too. The latest thing is to try a long acting Insulin.
I aim for a BS level of 5.5-7 after meals but this never sees me through to my next meal. If I do any sort of activity my BS level plumetts quickly.
Am I just not getting the units right or is this normal?
Thanks
Meg :?
I'm a type 2(ish) who is currently being reviwed by consultants due to loosing too much weight trying to keep my BS levels good (which I did) on the medication I was on (SR metformin and Sitagliptin). This was the medication my doctor prescribed me about three years ago and after some nagging on my part I got to see a consultant after saying my weight keeps falling (BMI 17) and I still get the odd high BS even though I'm not eating much carb.
Consultants are running tests but decided I should try insulin to allow me to eat abit better and sort my weight issue out. To cut a long story short I tried NovoRapid for three weeks then went onto Insuman Rapid. This is because I find it difficult to avoid hypo's. I eat about three snacks a day (usually apples or cereal bars) inbetween my main meals and often one just before bed as night time hypos are frequent too. The latest thing is to try a long acting Insulin.
I aim for a BS level of 5.5-7 after meals but this never sees me through to my next meal. If I do any sort of activity my BS level plumetts quickly.
Am I just not getting the units right or is this normal?
Thanks
Meg :?