when to start insulin

darleen..

Being type II insulin tends to be the last resort as there are a number of drugs that can be tried first. I would suggest that you have a read around the forum and take in as much information as you can... a good way to start as a type II is to change to a low carb diet whilst you access what foods affect your blood sugars

Hi darleen.
As a type2 as your profile states, they do try tablet meds firstly its only with severe reactions to tablets or if your BG levels REMAIN too high and theyve exhausted all other options that 'insulin' is considered.
As was the case with ME . Metformin in all formulas, gliclazide, januvia[sitaglyptin] , failed to get my high BG levels down .
It was a good 12months of time trying all these other meds before it was clear the only option left for me was and is 'insulin' .
I can honestly say I did feel so wearily drained and tired till I got on a 60unit split dose of levemir insulin then I quickly felt and saw some improvement .
It is best to take it one step at a time try combining a healthy diet with active lifestyle plus use the time to read up on things too.
Gaining more information and knowledge as you go along the way, I do this, its the best way to learn as you go!
Life on insulin is tricky as you have to slot it in your everyday life.
At first its fresh new and bit of a novelty , then it slowly bcomes a 'MUST' in your life!
I cant function without it now...
Anna.x