Most recently I changed over my basil insulin from Humilin N to Lantus. I currently take 16 units of Lantus at bedtime (11 PM) and when I wake up in the morning my sugars are almost to same as when i fell asleep. The problem occurs after I eat my breakfast. I eat the same thing as always for my breakfast which is a 1 Cup and a Half of Organic cereal which has alot of fibre with soy milk. When I go to test my sugars about 2 1/2 later i've been getting highs of about 12 - 14 mmoll. For this breakfast i take about 4 units of Humalog. I'm just wondering what is causing this....Is it because im not getting enough basal insulin at bedtime, I cant figure out why this is happening.
2007-08-13 17:04:23 · 4 answers · asked by firkin_dirk 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
It could a couple of different thngs. You may need more Lantus at night, more humalog for the amount of food you're eating, or a combination of the two. I used to have this problem when I was on Lantus. My doctor and I decided in the end that I was needing a combo of both. It is definitely something you should be discussing with your doc though. Good luck!!
2007-08-14 15:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to tell you, but this is really the kind of question you need to address with a licensed health care provider. If money is an issue, see if there is a local public / county health department or a tele-health line [you call and talk to a registered nurse who can give advice]. Also try your local diabetes society / association. They usually have a variety of ways to help you get the information you need. There are enough variables that COULD be causing this to merit a call / visit to your doctor. How long has it been since you were seen and had a full medication evaluation? Have you had any other changes in your life recently?
I always urge anyone with questions about their medications to call their doctor - leave a message, or drive a note over to his/her office. They will be happy to answer any questions.
2007-08-14 00:45:41 · answer #2 · answered by ren_faire_rose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humulin is the best and lantus. you should try takeing more humulin and keep lantus the same. what you actually need to do is get with a doctor who knows about this mess to do this and then you will be ok. maybe 9 humulin is the best and then lantus what you are taking at nite only. maybe you need to take 2 times a day or something like that. it all depends on certain things nad your doc should beable to tell you.
2007-08-17 18:27:49 · answer #3 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Organic cereral....... check the sweetners........ even if they are natural. and soy milk.................why? unless your just opting for prostrate cancer later in life.
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2007-08-14 09:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Stephanie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋