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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ebony321" data-source="post: 213718" data-attributes="member: 17199">I think what peeps have said already sums it up, type 2's often can seem to need alot.aswell as looking into different insulins have you discussed using oral meds to help with insulin resistance as well as insulin?Also depending on age this can affect your needs for insulin, hormone wise, hormones aren't just for teenagers lol. I use a varied amount of insulin depending on what i eat, but my background insulin is 24 units a day, for my size i've been told this is high for a T1, i also have a high ratio of insulin to carbs. Been advised i will still have 'raging hormones' until im about 25. im 23 now so a while to go before i hope for less insulin haha!also you don't mention diet, if you eating alot of carby or sugary foods this will also increase your need for insulin too, if your diet is fair and balanced then fair enough <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> if you could cut down on some carby foods in some places this could also help.Also the more insulin you take, the more likely you are to put on weight, the more weight you put on the more insulin you need. Quite a vicious circle. I've been naughty lately and eaten ALOT of cr*p i could have done without, and i've put on a few pounds!Again as mentioned exercise is also key, the more you do, the less you will need insulin. simples. can be hard if you have other medical conditions or if you work in a fairly in-active job.you say you've lost weight (well done <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> ) has your insulin requirements lessened with weight loss? obviously theres only so much weight you can lose, but if weight loss seems to have a significant affect on your insulin needs maybe a few more pounds would be of benefit.Not sure how much of my waffling will benefit you, or which will apply to you but just a few things to ponder about see if it may help.</blockquote>

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