Reply to Thread

Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2025 »

Message: <blockquote data-quote="KK123" data-source="post: 2396854" data-attributes="member: 451727"><p>Hi there. I am having to make some assumptions here but I'm guessing your Dad is insulin resistant as a type 2 and more and more insulin may well work eventually in so much as it may force the numbers lower, but at the moment if he is producing a lot of his own insulin as well then chances are it is not getting through, exogenous or injected. That is likely to add to his problems. Can you tell us what a typical days food & insulin requirements are at the moment? It could be that he is in a vicious circle, too many carbs in his food, more and more insulin to cope with the carbs, insulin not getting through so his glucose levels remain high and will probably get higher. Is he on a fixed dose of insulin or does he have long acting and short acting? You must be careful with any advice to 'go low carb' immediately because any insulin will also have to be adjusted and he will need to discuss this with his medical team. Generally, taking into account his insulin regime, a lower carb diet will be the way forward and you may be surprised at how effective this is, others will be along soon to tell you of their type 2 experiences. x</p></blockquote><p></p>

Top Bottom