Yes, I keep them both in the same bag because I used to have to use them both at work when I was on split basal. My basal alarm went off and I picked up the pen, primed it, dialled the 9 units, injected it but it felt weird - and then to my horror I saw it was the blue JuniorStar pen instead of the red Novopen. Luckily, they feel very different when injecting - the JuniorStar sort of clicks while the Novopen is a smooth action with one click at the end - that's what made me notice - it just felt wrong because I've never injected that large a dose with the JuniorStar before.
Smidge
Smidge - in all the excitement, did you remember to take the Tresiba?
I've done it, at least twice in 20 years, so if you're an idiot I'm a double idiot, @smidge.And btw your not an idiot, I expect most of us have done this at some point, I once injected my basal dose twice and had to go work an hour later on nights, that was sheer panic I can tell you.
As you're not used to these doses it's possible the action of the Apidra will last a little longer than usual. The other slight risk in this situation is that because you only used low doses, there might be some inaccuracy in your insulin:carb ratio that will only show up at these large doses. And, you felt adrenalin, which might have been fear, but it's also possible it was a hypo. Probably not, as you were testing frequently, but it's a possibility. Given these multiple minor risks I think it would be prudent to take some slow acting carb overnight, once you think the action of the Apidra is finished, before you go to bed. And don't worry too much about having an immaculate morning blood sugar reading. This is a once in a blue moon occurrence, maybe a once in a lifetime occurrence, and you can afford to cut yourself some slack for it. You're going to be completely fine. xxxWell, the carb is keeping up with the Apidra at the moment - I've had a steady 7.5 for about an hour and it's just bipped up to 8.5 so expect the toast is kicking in.
Smidge
As you're not used to these doses it's possible the action of the Apidra will last a little longer than usual. The other slight risk in this situation is that because you only used low doses, there might be some inaccuracy in your insulin:carb ratio that will only show up at these large doses. And, you felt adrenalin, which might have been fear, but it's also possible it was a hypo. Probably not, as you were testing frequently, but it's a possibility. Given these multiple minor risks I think it would be prudent to take some slow acting carb overnight, once you think the action of the Apidra is finished, before you go to bed. And don't worry too much about having an immaculate morning blood sugar reading. This is a once in a blue moon occurrence, maybe a once in a lifetime occurrence, and you can afford to cut yourself some slack for it. You're going to be completely fine. xxx
Are you getting thro the rebound/up-down aftershocks?
I missed this too Smidge as we spent the whole time laid over at Frankfurt airport after the storms waiting to get to our holiday.
But phew - how horrid and nerve-wracking. Well done for getting thro it, and thank goodness everything was all right. Good on you, and thank goodness for our community who were there when you needed the backup. As someone who asked for the same backup last Saturday, I can say it sure is wonderful.
Phew !!!
Lucy
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