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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
hello, I'm feeling pretty rough with a chest infection. I went to A&E as I knew I needed medicine asap. I had 'elevated inflammatory markers' in the blood test which I think means I have protein showing I've got an infection.
For a week, my insulin hasn't really worked and I'm on an increased basal of 190% and double bolusing for carbs which is helping. Only trace ketones.
I've been Type 1 for 27 years and the only other time my insulin didn't work as well was also for a chest infection 16 years ago and without the pump, I ended up in DKA coma and ICU for ages. So, I'm very glad as I know I couldn't manage this time without my pump.
I'm now on antibiotics (for 24 hours) and I'm worried about keeping my insulin soooo high - would love it if anyone could advise what they've done?
Panicking the antibiotics suddenly kick in and I'm on the largest amount of insulin ever resulting in hypo I can't treat as I've got too much insulin in me. Or alternatively, I reduce insulin and end up on the other end of the spectrum.
Diabetic dilemma! Xx
For a week, my insulin hasn't really worked and I'm on an increased basal of 190% and double bolusing for carbs which is helping. Only trace ketones.
I've been Type 1 for 27 years and the only other time my insulin didn't work as well was also for a chest infection 16 years ago and without the pump, I ended up in DKA coma and ICU for ages. So, I'm very glad as I know I couldn't manage this time without my pump.
I'm now on antibiotics (for 24 hours) and I'm worried about keeping my insulin soooo high - would love it if anyone could advise what they've done?
Panicking the antibiotics suddenly kick in and I'm on the largest amount of insulin ever resulting in hypo I can't treat as I've got too much insulin in me. Or alternatively, I reduce insulin and end up on the other end of the spectrum.
Diabetic dilemma! Xx