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<blockquote data-quote="TorqPenderloin" data-source="post: 1042144" data-attributes="member: 211504"><p>The bottom line is you're going to have to do your own research and decide what approach is best for you. </p><p></p><p>It took me less than a month before I felt comfortable on a basal/bolus insulin regimen and I learned to carb count a week after diagnosis. Granted, I read for 4+ hrs a night in that first month(and sometimes still do) but it's going to take you years if the only time you learn is during your 1hr doctor visit. </p><p></p><p>Remember, your doctor should decide WITH you rather than FOR you. </p><p>Side note: I can't see a situation where anyone should ever be prescribed mixed insulin, and I wasn't even aware Humulin was still prescribed to new patients. Humulin is 33 year old technology (1982) and I wouldn't ever come close to the stuff if it were me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TorqPenderloin, post: 1042144, member: 211504"] The bottom line is you're going to have to do your own research and decide what approach is best for you. It took me less than a month before I felt comfortable on a basal/bolus insulin regimen and I learned to carb count a week after diagnosis. Granted, I read for 4+ hrs a night in that first month(and sometimes still do) but it's going to take you years if the only time you learn is during your 1hr doctor visit. Remember, your doctor should decide WITH you rather than FOR you. Side note: I can't see a situation where anyone should ever be prescribed mixed insulin, and I wasn't even aware Humulin was still prescribed to new patients. Humulin is 33 year old technology (1982) and I wouldn't ever come close to the stuff if it were me. [/QUOTE]
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