Type 1 Insulin Intake and Weight

1 to 10 is a starting point for dosing, there is no "normal" amount
My ratios vary between 1:6 and 1:8.5 currently, however I know I used to be on 1:5 (ie what you're on by the sounds of things) for quite a long time and I was normally verging on underweight at that point.

Basically ratios can change, and don't assume 1:10 is what its supposed to be for everyone, it's not, whatever works for you is what you need
May just be as you're getting slightly older (no-one can stop the passage of time right), might be due to slightly more weight, might be that the weather has gotten better, might be that the moon was shining brighter, ie it could be anything.

If your LADA I’d be tempted to put it down to decreased insulin production from your pancreas.

Do you get regular c-peptide tests to measure this?

The less your pancreas can ‘help out’ the more your insulin ratio is likely to increase.

Hi. It's very important when on insulin and gaining weight to reduce your carb intake. The same as any non-diabetic if you eat too many carbs you may gain weight. I suspect you may have insulin resistance due to the weight gain and the insulin you take will be fighting that. Do you know what your earlier C-Peptide result was?

It’s worth getting in touch with your team, push for a new c-peptide and see where you stand. I’ve been told I will have these levels tested until I’m out of the honeymoon period.

T1/LADA can effectively have T2 as well but it doesn’t get classed as T2. You are still considered T1/LADA with insulin resistance

Weight/fat can cause insulin resistance abs losing that can help a long with a good low carb diet

I say ‘can’ because that may not be your case…. 1:10 , 1:12 sometimes 1:16 is just a starting point there is no normal.. everyone if different and lifestyle can also impact this.. I have changed over the years started 1:10. Went to 1:8 and now on 1:9.


Now, if you want to lose the weight to see what Benefits come from it les insulin maybe one of the benefits…. You need to be more careful when on insulin as it will force you to store all the energy from what you eat so eat too much and the weight will pile on..

My dad was until recently on 1:4 he changed injection site and has changed to 1:9