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Claudimi

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Hi guys,
I've been using Human insulin for years now after being taken off animal based insulin. I was first diagnosed as a type 1 when I was 9 and was on the animal based insulin for the first few years, I was then switched to Human insulin when I was advised to use the basil bolus scheme basically because of teenage rebellion and poor control. Because I've been on Human insulin for so long I have no real comparisons to make in the difference between the two. I have been reading about the possible side effects of Human insulin, in particular Lantus which I use. I suffer from depression and use anti depressants and mood stabilizers too so find it hard to tell if I have any side effects relating to my insulin as I feel generally medicated a lot of the time. I eat really well and take regular exercise but I lack motivation hugely, which I've always thought and have been told by my GP was because of depression.
Does anyone know if I switch to animal based insulin from the lantus and Humalog 100U/ml which I use at the moment, if it will help me feel more motivated and less lethargic and also help me to loose a little weight as I put a lot of effort in and feel not much in the way of reward ??
Any experiences and tips greatly appreciated.
 
I have been on lantus for a year or 2, the first 6 - 12 months was fab, however now i feel lathargic, have pains and headaches, so thanks to this forum i have decided the only way to know is to change, can always return if need be.

so i'm researching other insulins, not sure what 'the pump' uses, as this might be a way forward

there's a lot of poepl on here that state/feel that lantus has caused depression and wieght gain.

good luck
 
Thanks Ewan,
I spoke to the nurse about it 2day I think I might have a bit of a struggle on my hands to try something different but I m gonna push for it because my mood swings drive me crazy let alone the rest of my family Lol. I also put a lot of effort into keeping fit these days and I m not seeing the results I want for it.
I personally can't get my head around the pump idea but I wish you lots of luck too.
 
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