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<blockquote data-quote="pumppimp" data-source="post: 340827" data-attributes="member: 52090"><p>Hi Guys, that link doesn't mention anything about insulin being released when fat is broken down. It's my understanding that it doesn't work this way I don't think the body can store hormones hence why we store insulin in the fridge if it was at 37 body temp for longer than a few days it would denature and be unusable. But assides from that the body will generally use up all the hormone it has in it's system sometimes it is slow to get where it's needed or isn't as effective but it will all get used up or broken down not stored. Another point about why people who have continually high BG are so thin is because the body does not have enough insulin putting the body into starvation mode. As the body's cells can't obtain any glucose from the blood it starts braking down fat to release energy but because there is not enough insulin to help the bodys cells abosorb the glucose/energy it breaks down more fat putting BG higher and giving people DKA you can give yourself just enough insulin to stay out of dka but still be slim with high BGs, but it's a thin line, a reason why diabullemia is ever increasing people purposely keep themselves in this state. Drs much like everyone else get things wrong I've had several tell me the biggest load of rubbish to make you think how did you get through uni? A few years ago a friend 3 year med student asked did I have the type of diabetes where my blood sugar was too high or too low!!!! He was very soon corrected and made to feel like an eejit! Although if you can find a paper that says insulin can be stored in fat cells I would be very interested to read it, it may well help in lots of different research.</p><p></p><p>Back to the original poster,</p><p>excercise may help to bring down your sugars but not because it releases insulin.</p><p>If you've changed your insulin I would check that the insulin is from the same batch if it is it may be a problem with the batch or that it was stored incorrectly at the pharmacy or on the way to the pharmacy or even when you got it home? If you're sure you insulin is fine then you do probably need more. Have you ever tried to do a fasting test to check that your background insulin is at it's right level? if not your background then your fast acting might be off I would definitely work out how much carbs your having at each sitting 1u to 10g suits a lot of people but for instance in the morning I have 1u to 5g and for lunch I have 1u to 12g as i always dip after lunch. I would wait for 2 hors after a meal to test as I would always get around 9 or 10 an hour after but by 2 I'll be back to 5 or 6, although it depends what your having. I would definitely try and rotate your sites a lot more you've got arms bum hips that you could try as well. The main thing to do is lots and lots of testing so you can keep an eye on any patterns there seem to be keep a note of the food as well. It may be a passing thing or you may just need to up your insulin. Hopefully your dsn/doctor will be of some help. good luck</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pumppimp, post: 340827, member: 52090"] Hi Guys, that link doesn't mention anything about insulin being released when fat is broken down. It's my understanding that it doesn't work this way I don't think the body can store hormones hence why we store insulin in the fridge if it was at 37 body temp for longer than a few days it would denature and be unusable. But assides from that the body will generally use up all the hormone it has in it's system sometimes it is slow to get where it's needed or isn't as effective but it will all get used up or broken down not stored. Another point about why people who have continually high BG are so thin is because the body does not have enough insulin putting the body into starvation mode. As the body's cells can't obtain any glucose from the blood it starts braking down fat to release energy but because there is not enough insulin to help the bodys cells abosorb the glucose/energy it breaks down more fat putting BG higher and giving people DKA you can give yourself just enough insulin to stay out of dka but still be slim with high BGs, but it's a thin line, a reason why diabullemia is ever increasing people purposely keep themselves in this state. Drs much like everyone else get things wrong I've had several tell me the biggest load of rubbish to make you think how did you get through uni? A few years ago a friend 3 year med student asked did I have the type of diabetes where my blood sugar was too high or too low!!!! He was very soon corrected and made to feel like an eejit! Although if you can find a paper that says insulin can be stored in fat cells I would be very interested to read it, it may well help in lots of different research. Back to the original poster, excercise may help to bring down your sugars but not because it releases insulin. If you've changed your insulin I would check that the insulin is from the same batch if it is it may be a problem with the batch or that it was stored incorrectly at the pharmacy or on the way to the pharmacy or even when you got it home? If you're sure you insulin is fine then you do probably need more. Have you ever tried to do a fasting test to check that your background insulin is at it's right level? if not your background then your fast acting might be off I would definitely work out how much carbs your having at each sitting 1u to 10g suits a lot of people but for instance in the morning I have 1u to 5g and for lunch I have 1u to 12g as i always dip after lunch. I would wait for 2 hors after a meal to test as I would always get around 9 or 10 an hour after but by 2 I'll be back to 5 or 6, although it depends what your having. I would definitely try and rotate your sites a lot more you've got arms bum hips that you could try as well. The main thing to do is lots and lots of testing so you can keep an eye on any patterns there seem to be keep a note of the food as well. It may be a passing thing or you may just need to up your insulin. Hopefully your dsn/doctor will be of some help. good luck [/QUOTE]
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