My doctor has me self dosing until I get my fasting glucose levels down, and I'm wandering just how many units it takes for most people?
2007-03-11 04:59:16 · 4 answers · asked by Cary M 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I take NovoMix 30. I was taking 18 units in the morning and 14 at night, but I am cutting that down a little at a time because I have been having terrible lows (39, 49, 55...), usually in the morning after I eat. My morning fasting reading has been 80-110, which is great. BUT after I take my shot and eat, a couple hours later I am in trouble. I am finding it's not always easy to balance insulin and food intake. What I do one day does not affect me the same way on another day.
Take care of yourself, and best wishes.
2007-03-11 07:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/diabetestreat
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.
2016-01-21 07:24:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-09 08:14:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take about 10-12 units, if you're going to sleep make sure you got something to eat before....you don't want to wake up in the hospital
2007-03-11 05:22:32 · answer #4 · answered by me 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its 0.5 u/kg body wt ..calculate according to your wt.2/3rd dose should be taken in the morning before breakfast and 1/3rd before dinner.
2007-03-11 05:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by adeeba z 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋