yeah, it sucks. most people only have to do 2, but oh no, i get 5. does anyone else have to do 5 injections a day? (for type 1 diabetes)
2007-08-25 04:34:30 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
yep- i have to inject every time i eat plus once when i get up and once when i go to bed. :(
2007-08-25 08:17:10 · update #1
im on 4 novo every time i eat a meal and 2 levimar, once in morning once at night
2007-08-25 20:21:32 · update #2
no, i have no control problems with insulin, i just had to split my doeses up cause it hurt to do it at once.
2007-08-28 08:07:24 · update #3
This is the minimum number that my daughter gives. 2 shots of Lantus, plus a shot of Novolog everytime she eats or tests high. She uses a pen for the Novolog - very quick and easy.
2007-08-25 04:52:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am type II and inject morning and evening with Lantus and before each meal with Novolog. It wasn't always that way, but with age comes a loss of functioning in many parts of the body and mine was in the pancreas. I'm a senior citizen. The Novolog is short acting for what you eat at that meal. The Lantus carries you through the rest of the time. For me it is especially important at night so I don't wake in the morning with 200+ sugars.
2007-08-29 05:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to take 4-6 shots a day. One shot with each meal (Humalog) and one shot at bedtime (Lantus). What a pain (literally and figuratively).
I have an insulin pump and I love it.
I was on a pump for several years, then off it for several years and now back on it. During the time I was off it, I was on Lantus.
MDIs are a hassle, especially for those of us who require more than 2 shots a day. Pumps are a godsend for people like us.
EMT
2007-08-25 20:32:46 · answer #3 · answered by emt_me911 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am considered Type 1.5 and I inject 4 times a day, maybe 5 in the near future. You are NOT alone, Sweetie!
2007-08-25 22:54:43 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ terry g ♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LUCKY!!!
I take one every time I eat (3 for meals more for snacks), every time I test high (at least 3 more), and then one at 5:00 (lantus) making that a minimum of 4 if not high or no snacks, so I usually take around 10 per day!
2007-08-25 21:31:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of us type 2 diabetics also inject with every meal!!
Have you discussed with your doctor maybe getting a pump? Everyone I know who has one is really happy to only have to change or stick every three days!! Finger testing goes on and on forever tho!!
2007-08-25 12:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by Nana Lamb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you must have control problems with sugar and that is what they are doing. my mom has 3 times with insulin. but i assure you there are many out there that have it that many times for reasons like you. its too keep your sugars down to not mess up your organs.
2007-08-26 16:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by Tsunami 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Meat, nuts, eggs, & cheese have no sugar, but have a lot of fat. Whole grain carbs turn into sugar slower.
2007-08-26 10:07:11 · answer #8 · answered by ted j 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-25 12:39:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋