new to insulin takeing

[remotes-uk]

hi, iam all new to this, just been about a month ago told i was type2 and they put me striaght on insulin at 12 unit fasting first thing in the morning.then check before lunch and again before tea and before bed,byas i also have to take steriods at 2mg once a day to help me eat because i also iam terminal cancer.
i feel s....t most of the day no energy and unable to sleep at night.at about half midnight iam wide awake and i feel brilliant and i have testing myself and my levels are around 10. why at night??? iam 70 and confused now i just want an even keel can someone please give so help
thanks

 

[Osidge]

Hi

Welcome to the Forum - even though you come in difficult circumstances. Given your complex medical situation, I would feel that it is best if you discuss the effects that your medications are having on you with your consultant, doctor or nurse. There may be a better medication plan for you.

Sending you warm thoughts

Doug

 

[Crimsonclient]

Hi and welcome, even though I have to agree Osidge I hope they can sort it all out for you


Type 2 diagnosed 24/01/2013.
Novomix 30, Victoza, metformin 2000mg sr (but not taking them as they play havoc with my insides,

 

[totsy]

Hi and welcome
you have other important issues so cant really advise you on whats best to do, i would see your usual medical team and tell them your worries as hopefully they can help you out

 

[Daibell]

Hi. I agree you do need to discuss your condition with the health team. Steroids do cause increased blood sugar so this make things a bit more complex. Normally reasonably well-controlled diabetes doesn't affect your 'wellbeing' to any large extent so there may be a range of other reasons causing your up and downs during 24 hours. I trust you can get some help from the health team and I wish you well.