Insulin Resistance

Hi Orchid,

Yes, it's quite possible for a type 1 to develop insulin resistance. This is called 'double diabetes',
as it shares common symptoms of both type 1 (no insulin production) and type 2 (significant
insulin resistance).

Regards,
timo.

I'd agree, but I'd also say it's probably reversible over time. Weight loss, carb restriction and lower insulin demands are the key.

All the best,

fergus

It can happen I become resistant to the insulin I'm using over time - usually ahve to change the insulin and then I'm fine. Good diet, not overweight just awkward!

That's right, Orchid.

Although genetics can play a part in your levels of insulin resistance, regular exercise,
insulin/carb moderation and shedding any excess weight will all improve insulin sensitivity.

Good luck,
timo.

HI Orchid, firstly you are on "analogue insulin" not insulin. Of course excercise and altering your diet will help all of us type-1s, changing "insulin" may also help.
I'd been on synthetic insulins for 15 years when I was changed to Lantus. My blood sugars had always been erratic, but things went downhill fast, and I had no consistency day-to-day. I also started to think I was developing insulin resistence. However since I changed to pork insulin last May, I've achieved the best control I've ever had, and I feel better generally. If you think changing "insulin" is an option for you contact the IDDT for advice, tel. no. is on their website which is easy to find.
May not be the answer for you, but definately worth some serious thought.
Good luck
Jus

HI Orchid, the eqivalent-ish is Hypurin Porcine Isophane(long acting) and Hypurin Porcine Neutral (short acting). I take my long-acting in a split dose, morn and night. The Neutral takes longer to act than your Rapid-acting, but I find it gentler in action which results in less hypos..
I attended my local Diabetes UK meeting this evening, where a local Hospital Diabetes Consultant was in attendence. I queried him over the Human/Animal insulin issue, and he told me that newly diagnosed patients, and patients having problems were not offered it mainly because doctors these days are uneducated in Animal Insulin administering, ie;doses.
I so wish I had been offered Animal Insulin years ago.
As I said before, the IDDT(Insulin Dependent Diabetes Trust) are the best people to advice if you really are considering a change.
Take care
Jus

HI Orchid, You can do either. I'm gonna switch my short-acting to a pen, just to avoid confusion! Personally I'm a vial and syringe kind of girl, but have a history of making daft errors, and ended up in hospital once after injecting a huge dose of my short acting, having mistook it for my long acting.
Anyway it's available in pens with cartridges or vials for syringes-whatever you prefer.
Hope that helps.
Jus