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Insulin Time Switch
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kristin Aug 20.

 

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September 6
I do this type of switch often, but usually for changing time zones. How I do it is I start days in advance and I move the insulin injection to 2-3 hours earlier each day. I am sure to check often for lows. So one first day, take it around 7pm, o...
August 20
What you might do is take half a dose before you switch, then half a dose the day you first do the second shift, then resume your new schedule at a full dose. You might get elevated BGs the evening you first take half your usual dose, and the seco...
August 19
Let me give some detail: I am a paramedic and never know if I will have time to take insulin, sleep etc. So I want to switch from the 9 at nite so I can take it in the morning.
August 19
If you take Lantus once daily then you don't need to do any time switch. Keep your current schedule. Lantus has a flat profile with a very small peak occuring somewhere around 18-21 hours after injection and runs a little longer than 24 hours. You...
August 19
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I currently take my Lantus Inuslin 2100/9 at nite. Next Monday i begin working second shift (3 to 11). I want to swtich my insulin time to say 9 AM. So......how should I work this switch.....If I do 9 one nite and then 9 the next morning it is 1...
August 19
July 5
July 5
Levemir is a long term insulin like lantus. I found no difference between lantus and levemir as far as weight gain goes. Total daily insulin consumption is more important.
June 14
Robin what is levemir? Does it cause weight gain and is it for T2
June 14
That's good advise. I found I never had any problems with Lantus stinging tho'. I think it's due to my amounts of fat deposits . When I had to split up my Lantus doseage - 10 in the morning and 8 at night. So, how are your BG's doing so far Isaac?
June 2
both, I was on Lantus since it came out, many years. I am liking Levemir better for me.
June 2
Stinging, weight gain or both?
June 2
Understand on the exercise. I was told it stings more when cold than at room temp. No probs. this am.
June 2
That is why I switched to Levemir.
June 2
Gotcha, The main tip i have for lantus is get plenty of exercise bc it can make a person prone to weight gain and to rotate your injection sites because it stings when you inject it, esp once you get to the larger dosages.
June 2

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At 9:17pm on July 5, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

Best Wishes on your Special Day Isaac!!
At 9:16pm on July 5, 2009, Linda Gauvin-Miller said…

Hey Isaac...how's everything going? See if you can upload a photo....and take a peek at some of the groups when you get a chance!
At 7:46pm on February 16, 2009, Manny Hernandez said…
Hello Issac,
Welcome to the TuDiabetes family.

When you can please check out the New Member Guide, where you can learn how to make the most of the community.
At 10:29am on February 12, 2009, Brigitte said…
hello and welcome to TuDiabetes! it's great you joined the community! Bienvenue.

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Hometown (where you come from):
Muskegon MI
Do you have diabetes?
Yes
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Date diagnosed
October 17, 2005
Most recent A1C (Blood Glucose Average) Value
7.0
What glucose meter do you use?
Optima
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Oral, Diet and Exercise
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Paramedic
 
 

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