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Message: <blockquote data-quote="James12" data-source="post: 537962" data-attributes="member: 56687">I don't get when people say they have fixed amount of fast acting insulin per a day because almost everything we eat is going to raise our blood sugars (even fats and proteins) and then theres correction doses. Sleep patterns, physical activity, weight, % body fat, age etc. change our insulin to carb ratio and long acting insulin requirements. Its a constant balancing act200g carbs sounds like it would require 'industrial' amounts of insulin so I'm not suprised your experiencing swings. I think if your looking to gain weight its a necessary evil but if your careful with insulin timing/dosage you can minimise risks of hypo or hyper. I think someone needs start a  Read  Dr. Bernstein campaign on this website.</blockquote>

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