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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hi all,
I have always been using NPH (Humulin I) overnight and shots of regular Humulin for each meal. I recently broke my radius by falling downstairs in the middle of the night - my blood was a little low, so I have been off work which has given me time to look into things. So, I am now for the first time ever in 31 years, questioning whether I should change my insulin. My NPH is unpredictable and I have never questioned that before, just accepted it. I think I would benefit from having a basal dose during the day as this mimics the way the body works naturally and I have been advised that Tresiba is a new long lasting and dependable insulin. Others it didn't work with have said that Toujeo is very good. I experience the dawn phenomenon so I think having a daytime basal dose would help as currently I have to test multiple times and make changes around my workouts.
Has anyone tried these 2 insulins and can you share your experiences?
I am seeing a diabetic nurse this evening.
Many thanks, Ali
I have always been using NPH (Humulin I) overnight and shots of regular Humulin for each meal. I recently broke my radius by falling downstairs in the middle of the night - my blood was a little low, so I have been off work which has given me time to look into things. So, I am now for the first time ever in 31 years, questioning whether I should change my insulin. My NPH is unpredictable and I have never questioned that before, just accepted it. I think I would benefit from having a basal dose during the day as this mimics the way the body works naturally and I have been advised that Tresiba is a new long lasting and dependable insulin. Others it didn't work with have said that Toujeo is very good. I experience the dawn phenomenon so I think having a daytime basal dose would help as currently I have to test multiple times and make changes around my workouts.
Has anyone tried these 2 insulins and can you share your experiences?
I am seeing a diabetic nurse this evening.
Many thanks, Ali