Insulin;

[Vegman1441]

Hi all,
I have been given Insulin Lantus a few weeks ago and I notice that when I take a reading before bed and take my Insulin my reading in the morning is higher I don't understand how it is higher.

 

[noblehead]

Try doing some basal testing:

http://www.salforddiabetescare.co.uk/index2.php?nav_id=1007

More than likely you need to increase the dose, if in doubt ask your DN/DSN for advice.

 

[jack412]

as noblehead said do basal testing

are you T2 and getting a helper shot?
it may be dawn phenomenon, what are your pre, lunch and tea numbers?

a lot of T2 and some T1 follow a low carb diet LC - LCHF, there is quite a lot of information on the site

 

[Daibell]

As others have said do some Basal tests. It's possible you need to increase your dose slightly; aim for between 5 to 7mmol as a rough guide in the morning

 

[Vegman1441]

As others have said do some Basal tests. It's possible you need to increase your dose slightly; aim for between 5 to 7mmol as a rough guide in the morning

Doctor told me to use 8 units and increase if I needed to, I now do 20?

 

[Micky25]

Doctor told me to use 8 units and increase if I needed to, I now do 20?

You still need to test that this is correct dose required. You may need 22 ?