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Sudden unexplained change in insulin requirements
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<blockquote data-quote="In Response" data-source="post: 2655420" data-attributes="member: 527103"><p>Whenever my insulin requirements change, I do a few checks</p><p>- is my insulin ok? I usually just change my cartridge as you have. </p><p>- is my insulin pen ok? If you have a spare pen, it will be worth changing to that. If you do not have a spare pen, request one because pens break.</p><p>- are my injection sites ok? You should be rotating your injection sites. If you are not, you can build up (I think) fat/scar tissue which affects insulin absorption?</p><p>-Is my other insulin ok? You mention that you have changed you bolus insulin but if your basal is not working properly, it can look as if your bolus is not working properly. Try changing your Lantus and pen. </p><p>- have I done less exercise than usual? Exercise within the last 48 hours can affect your insulin sensitivity</p><p>- have I changed any medication?</p><p>- is my body fighting off some lurgy? My body could be quite successful at this and often the only symptom is a temporary insulin resistance.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="In Response, post: 2655420, member: 527103"] Whenever my insulin requirements change, I do a few checks - is my insulin ok? I usually just change my cartridge as you have. - is my insulin pen ok? If you have a spare pen, it will be worth changing to that. If you do not have a spare pen, request one because pens break. - are my injection sites ok? You should be rotating your injection sites. If you are not, you can build up (I think) fat/scar tissue which affects insulin absorption? -Is my other insulin ok? You mention that you have changed you bolus insulin but if your basal is not working properly, it can look as if your bolus is not working properly. Try changing your Lantus and pen. - have I done less exercise than usual? Exercise within the last 48 hours can affect your insulin sensitivity - have I changed any medication? - is my body fighting off some lurgy? My body could be quite successful at this and often the only symptom is a temporary insulin resistance. [/QUOTE]
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