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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lea2" data-source="post: 1158318" data-attributes="member: 298785">Great to meet you and I'm happy to share and learn from your experiences.  I take 4 units rapid acting insulin (novorapid or apidra makes no difference) for each 15 g carb, and a whopping 38 units of lantus <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />  No wonder I've gained 36 pounds).  I eat very little carbs, but have to count everything - lettuce, cucumber, literally everything - the only thing that seems to have no effect is egg white......We're a bit scared to try the pump since there doesn't seem to be any evidence that it will prevent the "stacking" and since I've already been unconscious once and sugars <20 at least 2 other times we know of, I'd be interested to know how many lows you have.  I do have a sensor which has changed my life in that my husband can get some sleep now as he's linked it to an earthquake app to wake up when my sugars hit 100, but the BG can drop 40 points in 5 minutes - by which time it's too late to try to eat to counteract the insulin.  Sorry for whinging, but I'd love any advice from someone's who's been there</blockquote>

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