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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dazza1984" data-source="post: 646803" data-attributes="member: 87437">This depends on the type of insulin you are taking. You say Humalin; is that Humalin M3? A mixed insulin is a different regime to say a basal-bolus. For example, Humalin M3 is a short and long acting insulin combined. So lets say you have a big pizza and chips and inject a lot more insulin. That will be fine with the short acting to deal with the meal, however, you will overdose on long acting and likely end up with a big hypo several hours later. Basal bolus reduces this risk.I am on Humalin M3 twice a day and sometimes tweak it myself; trial and error experience. But this is within reason; and if upped it for evening meal I make sure I have a little snack before bed. In the past I once awoke at night all tingly and itchy. Tested myself and 1.9mmol/L !!!! In fact, I was lucky to wake up!Speak to ur Diabetes nurse first <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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