Insulin shots?

Question

I have gestational diabetes and started on the intermediate acting insulin shots last night.I do only the one before bed.They are supposed to lower my morning suger levels which are too high.But this morning when I took the blood test it was even higher then before.How lon does insulin take to work?Is it days,weeks?I am frustrated.

Answer 1

Your body needs to get used to the new medication and the changes it occurs in your body. Stress also can make your sugar level go up. Don't expect miraculous changes overnight.
When my brother was diagnosed with diabetes, needing shots, it took them about 2 weeks to get him in the right schedule. They need to figure out how much insulin works for you and what combination. You probably need the slower one that works overnight, because your not active wearing them down yourself.
Always ask your doctor when you feel uncertain though, it's a whole new step in your life, and they need to help to get your concern out of the way

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I have been type 1 diabetic for 22 years and I recently switched to night time insulin called Lantus, and it took about a week before I got the right dose of insulin to control my sugars. I would wait about a day or 2 and if nothing changes call your Dr. and ask him to up your dosage.

Answer 4

Our levels are higher in the a.m. anyway.You should notice a difference in a day or so-if not get in touch with your Dr.It may have to be adjusted,also don't eat to much at night.Even a piece of fruit can drive up the levels sky high.It will take some effort on your part,the insulin is not a fix it all.Watch carefully for a few days and adjust your eatting patterns.But mostly get more information,on your type of diabetes,so there are no lasting effects.

Answer 5

Hello... =)

Intermediate insulin peaks in about 12 hours, but continues to work long past that time. I would give it a day or two more, before getting too upset.

Gestational diabetes is a nasty thing, though....sometimes your body will just keep matching the insulin dose, and keep dumping more sugar into your body, especially if your sugars have been very high lately. Your body stores sugar in your liver, and can store several days worth there. Which is another reason to give it a day or so, before getting too upset.

Be careful if you suddenly get very hungry, though, as it may be a sign that you are running out of "stored" sugar.

Namaste,

--Tom

Answer 6

Physician usually starts with low doses of insulin as there is risk of hypoglycemia(too low blood glucose levels which may cause giddiness,some times loss of consciousness) with high doses.Dont worry,be in regular follow-up.Soon, means within 1 week your blood glucose levels will be under control and its best for your baby too.Being a gestational diabetic means you are at future risk of being diabetic.So after delivery you may do regular exercise and consultation with dietitian.

Answer 7

It depends on what kinda of insulin it is. THere are fast acting & slow acting types. Theres aspart, lente, lispro, NPH, ultralente....
they all have different peak and durations. I suspect they one you took peaked early and duration was too short allowing your serum glucose levels to rise above normal in the morning.

Answer 8

Do you take a snack at bedtime? (It can help this situation.)

It sounds like "dawn phenomenon" -- google this term. It often takes a while to get the dose right -- don't be surprised if you have high and low mornings until you can sort this out with your doctor. Keep testing and recording what you did and ate.

Answer 9

I would strongly suggest everyone with diabetes get the book the UV advantage by Dr. frolick. I have a customer with diabetes, she was use insulin shots, she told me ever since she started tanning in my salon she hardly ever needs the shot. Being low on vitamin D is a direct link to diabetes. Please research it.

Answer 10

for a situation like this u need to call ur dr. diabetes is very dangerous, it can cause blindeness and even give u an infection that may require amputation.