newbie type 2 on insulin

[axle 222]

Thank you...you too

 

[fred1234]

Thank you....that's kind of you.....I have to cope with breathing/lung problems( have never smoked) plus adrenal insufficiency,bile acid malabsorption- hence going straight onto insulin and now this. Because of my gut I have limited foods I can eat,which causes b/g issues,I try to keep on top of efrom resverything but I'm not superwoman and decided to join the forum just to be able to talk and not feel sorry for myself....so thank you for welcoming me.

 

[fred1234]

I too suffer from respiratory and.lung issues. I am type2. On novomix30 injected at lunch time. I also am on 20mg steroids as maintenance dose daily. I am lucky I am reduced to 8 units injected daily and it is a small amount compared to others. I feel rubbish though. Sugars are good but still feel as if something not right. I am well otherwise at this time.

Is there a time limit to body adjusting to new insulin unit regime?
I am prone to being hyperglicemic, would I be aware if this was during night, I do check bloods before bed as I was informed to be roundabout 10 at bedtime. I ensure this and check bloods before going to bed at approximately midnight. On rising at 5 or 530 bloods are at 5.5 normally. I feel unwell at this level shaking, etc. I feel better at higher 6 or 7s. But this goes on all day. I'm too low (for me) or too high. I have cut back on carbs. I am very vigilant in my food choices but feel I'm not doing something right. Are the steroids the stumbling block I wonder
Be grateful for tips or advice from anyone .

 

[axle 222]

Hello Fred1234, I don't know medical advice but have been on maintenance levels of steroids like yourself for past 4 years. They have caused umpteen other problems but since being diagnosed diabetic in March,I have been told by both my respiratory/lung team and diabetic team that the steroids cause havoc with levels. I have telephone access to diabetic team and if I'm high they increase my background insulin...plus have just added a little insulin to take with meals....when I first started on insulin I was warned it would work quickly but would take a few days for my body to adjust....I'm still at practise stage.......sorry I have no further advice but many people on here may have.