New to insulin. Type 2

mufc19

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Hey guys I just wanted to ask a couple of questions if possible, I've just gone onto insulin today and I wanted to ask if anyone has had any bad side effects and also, well I haven't really got another question, I'd just like some advice as my head is totally mashed :(
 

DeejayR

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Hiya. Not on insulin meself but I'll give your question a bump ;)
 
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donnellysdogs

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What insulin are you on?

Depending on your levels pre insulin you may at times feel a bit odd as your levels reduce...not everybody gets these feelings. Any possible side effects should noted on the leaflet info with the insulin. The worst one I yhink most of us would say is having a hypo.

If you drive you will need to inform dvla.
 

mufc19

Member
Messages
7
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
What insulin are you on?

Depending on your levels pre insulin you may at times feel a bit odd as your levels reduce...not everybody gets these feelings. Any possible side effects should noted on the leaflet info with the insulin. The worst one I yhink most of us would say is having a hypo.

If you drive you will need to inform dvla.
Hi Donnellysdogs, I'm on Humulin M3, 10 mls/units are whatever they are called twice a day.
 

malcymjc

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Insulin
Hi I started on Humilin M3 last week and although I am getting some good levels now I am getting quite wild variations 18 in the afternoon and then 5.9 two hours after evening meal. I have gone below 4 a couple of times in my first week. We are not sure yet if I am T2 or LADA. But am concerned about the significant differences over relatively short periods of time.

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PatsyB

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I wa son Humilin but it did not suit me as had a few lows am now on Humalog mix 25in a morning and 50 mix at eve meal
 

Sauron

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I am on lantus and all is going well
 

nigelho

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Type of diabetes
Type 1
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Insulin
Hi Donnellysdogs, I'm on Humulin M3, 10 mls/units are whatever they are called twice a day.
Remember even with insulin to watch the amount of total carbs being eaten. All carbs will raise the BSs. Keep a food diary to monitor how things are working.