Basal advice

[slaterk]

Hi all. I'm a type 1 diagnosed a few months ago. I have my basal pretty much sorted out (44 units of lantus per day) now but Yesterday was my birthday and my girlfriend arranged a surprise visit to Thorpe Park (I knew I was going but didn't know my friends and family would be there). All good, had a fantastic day, although rather tiring! It wasn't until I was in bed that I realised I had forgotten to take my basal insulin. This was 11pm and I usually do it at 6pm. Of course I jumped out of bed and took it. My question is, will I be ok just going back to the normal time of 6pm Tonight or will that then give me too much in my system? Any advice thankfully relieved.

Keith.

 

[mrman]

yeah you should be ok to take your usual dose at 6pm tonight. Just be wary that fire a hort period 6 till 11pm you will in effect have a 3 hour overlap in your basal having both running. Simply have a carby snack to prevent a big drop. The other alternative is to have your basal at 10pm tonight then reducing it by 1 hour each day til your at 6pm. This would have a less severe effect.
If 6pm suits you normally I would have it at 6 and either have an extra snack containing carbs or reduce my qa with my evening meal. Hope this helps

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[slaterk]

Thanks Brett!