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Message: <blockquote data-quote="iHs" data-source="post: 166378" data-attributes="member: 8799">Re: highs to lows in less than an hour - what could be goinghello ACIn MHO one of the best ways to control bg levels no matter what insulin regime is used, is to eat 'little and often' and test frequently.   I always question the eat 3 meals per day and don't snack.  Novorapid is known for having a delayed onset of action but when it does start to work, it has a sting in its tail and can cause hypos.  Loads of people have found this trying to eat high carb meals with Novorapid and get worried because of the high spike and then the massive drop.  At best, bolus insulin will last for about 4hrs before it starts to tail off.  When very fast acting bolus insulins come to market like Biodel, then it will be a different ball game but until that time, we all have to manage as best we can.If you weren't pregnant  you could possibly try Apidra which has very fast onset and a much shorter duration.  Other than that, carry on the way you are or try a pump.</blockquote>

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