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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jonathan183" data-source="post: 2514810" data-attributes="member: 491092">Getting the correct type of insulin and using the right doses is important and you would be better to see a diabetes specialist to determine which insulin and regime is likely to best suit your needs.When beta cells produce insulin they do so in the right location - in the pancreas to reduce glucagon production from adjacent alpha cells. With insulin passing down the portal vein to the liver. Remaining insulin then passes to the rest of the circulation system.If you can preserve some beta cell function you should do so, including starting on insulin therapy sooner rather than later as the insulin your body produces will help make control easier.Injected insulin goes from fat into the circulation system so it starts in the wrong place with some finding its way to the liver etc. It will never work as well as the insulin produced by your body.Weight control when having to use injected insulin is more challenging than it would be if your beta cells produced sufficient for your needs ... getting the specialist help in selecting the right insulin for you and the right dosing should make it easier than trying to work it all out yourself.</blockquote>

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