IZ THE LEG END
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Hi! Iz, yes it is and dr bernsteins book is the authority on lchf, works for me , since oct 14, been following it and have lost 58lbs bs's down to 4.0 mmols from 26.8 mmols, and bp down to av' of 110/65 from 170/100Wow this is interesting, Is this in the dr Bernstein solution book?
Hi! Iz, yes it is and dr bernsteins book is the authority on lchf, works for me , since oct 14, been following it and have lost 58lbs bs's down to 4.0 mmols from 26.8 mmols, and bp down to av' of 110/65 from 170/100
That and the great advice and support on this forum, all the best in your efforts to " normalise" , clive
I have thought about doing some experimenting with small doses of insulin. I do have a half unit novorapid pen. But not sure when would be best to start.... My thinking would be shortly before my evening meal..... But I do often get mid 4s (this morning pre breakfast was 4.5), and I know from the very few times I have tested at around 3am I am always much lower then..... And then I think I would then need to test before driving, and I know I am often below 5 now, without insulin!!!!!Hi Ian, maybe it´s time to start experimenting with insulin? I mostly still do 1 shot a day of 8 units lantus. If I eat big meals I tend to bolus with 1 unit of novorapid. I´m under the impression that you are very dedicated to your diabetes and you are obviously still producing quit a bit of your own insulin when you are managing that good numbers without insulin. I think you would get perfect numbers with a tiny amount of background insulin(even though most people would think 5.7% is perfect control )
Ian,I have thought about doing some experimenting with small doses of insulin. I do have a half unit novorapid pen. But not sure when would be best to start.... My thinking would be shortly before my evening meal..... But I do often get mid 4s (this morning pre breakfast was 4.5), and I know from the very few times I have tested at around 3am I am always much lower then..... And then I think I would then need to test before driving, and I know I am often below 5 now, without insulin!!!!!
Totally agree, @Fido78. So much better together!I don´t think there is a way "one size fits all" in diabetic management" but I do think we can all learn of each other sharing our stories how we manage our diabetes and trying to motivate each other this way
Your doctor needs a kick. there is a huge (percentage wise) difference between 1.5u and 2u, and surprising as it may seem to clinicians who aren't on insulin, less than 0.5u can and does make a difference.@LucySW, I am under the impression that you use a half unit NovoRapid pen. My doctor seems to be sceptical about half units. I suppose he would argue that the difference between taking a 1.5 and 2 units is negligible.
Your opinion?
You want the Novorapid Penfill cartridges for your Echo, Ian. I thought you had those already. They come in packs of five. Just keep them in the fridge between 3/4 and 8 degrees. I keep mine in a Lock&Lock box with a thermometer inside.Is there a bolus I can use in my novorapid pen. What do I need to ask for?