I can't understand why Type 1's were put on these insulins! I changed 18months ago back to animal insulin isophane and neutral the change in myself was dramatic, awareness improved, general well being improved.What's going on? It's bad enough being type 1 without being a test subject for large insulin companies, I know many type 1's find these analgues ok but not all humans are the same and should not be treated as such by the medical profession.Andy K said:Hi Nigel, I am now injecting Animal Insulin instead of the genetically modifed stuff. I am on Hypurin Porcine Isophane. I spoke with the wonderful people at the Insulin Dependant Diabetics Trust. They sent me load of information and were a grest support. You can find them at www.iddtinternational.org or you can phone them on 0160 462 2837.
Andy
Dear Hellbunny, this sounds like hell pet. What are your BS levels, Lantus does seem to make users feel weak and sick. Have a word with your diabetic nurse about a change but go in armed with as much info as you can get. If you don't have your own Glugometer get one off diabetes.co.uk they come up with offers free of charge and check your levels through the day. I am back on animal insulin with a great improvement, though I've been type 1 for forty years.Hellbunny said:Hi can anyone offer any advice please, i think this is the right place.
I was diagnosed T1 almost 2 weeks ago, 6 days ago i've felt so weak, i can't move/climb the stairs, i feel so sick, drained, i can't look after my 2 children. I am only 20 years old, i feel like i'm on my last legs. Readings through this thread is making me think its the lantus. Will they definitley change my insulin? If i was to go on either Levemir or animal insulin, would the dose be the same? Currently on 4 units of lantus in the evening 9pm. I'm so desperate, i went to a&e yesterday as i was so weak i can't sit up. They run blood tests, did ECG and all fine, x-ray of chest was normal. I feel so weak i can't put it down to anything else.
Also i can't seem to think properly, i can't concentrate or talk in sentences without forgetting what i was on about. I just want to feel normal.
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