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Changing insulin dosage with age

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Pbilli

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Pump
I have been a type 1 diabetic for 26 years with good control. Over the last few days my testing has revealed high results >15. My meal carbs haven't changed by I'm finding that even taking high doses doesn't bring my levels down. Today I tested before the gym at 19 did an hours cardio, running 6km and cycling 12km, I then tested afterwards and it was 23. I'm not ill am generally fit and well, go to the gym 3 times a week and run once a week. But can't understand why it's running so high.
The question I have is does insulin dosage increase with age, I have googled this question and not returned any results. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


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Hi pbilli I am also type 1, 24 yrs in the summer.

I have never thought of an age problem with insulin requirements, it's something to think about :idea:

Maybe you could you be coming down with something, as that can raise BS or eating something different that has caused a spike, orliver kicked in with a glucose dump :?:

I hope you find an answer, or it could just be a little unexplained blip :roll:

Take care and best wishes RRB
 
It could be that you have a wee infection but dont feel ill your body could be trying to fight it. This has actually happened to me before. Im not sure about the age thing though.

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