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<blockquote data-quote="scotteric" data-source="post: 1622065" data-attributes="member: 453103"><p>Fixed doses probably worked alright for you in the first year because you are in the "honeymoon period" of type 1, meaning that you still produce some of your own insulin. As your natural insulin production comes to an end, things will get much harder unless you get a good handle on how to dose based on the meal you are eating, what types of things spike your blood sugar (including stress/anxiety, exercise, waking up, etc.) and how to dose for them. Finger-prick testing really isn't enough, you should get a continuous glucose monitor if the technology is available/affordable for you. You may also have to change some of your strategies such as with using basal insulin. For example, if you are using Levemir or Lantus, many (including me) find one shot a day does not really last 24 hours and instead take 2 shots (morning and night).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="scotteric, post: 1622065, member: 453103"] Fixed doses probably worked alright for you in the first year because you are in the "honeymoon period" of type 1, meaning that you still produce some of your own insulin. As your natural insulin production comes to an end, things will get much harder unless you get a good handle on how to dose based on the meal you are eating, what types of things spike your blood sugar (including stress/anxiety, exercise, waking up, etc.) and how to dose for them. Finger-prick testing really isn't enough, you should get a continuous glucose monitor if the technology is available/affordable for you. You may also have to change some of your strategies such as with using basal insulin. For example, if you are using Levemir or Lantus, many (including me) find one shot a day does not really last 24 hours and instead take 2 shots (morning and night). [/QUOTE]
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