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First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerri Nov 8, 2009. 22 Replies 0 Likes
I've never been on insulin before and tonight I take my first dose of Lantus. I'm scared to death! Will my sugar drop too low in my sleep? What happens if it does? Sorry for the ignorance......just…Continue
hyperthyroid????
Started this discussion. Last reply by Libby Nov 5, 2009. 3 Replies 0 Likes
For the past year I have been treated for Type 2 Diabetes because none of the four doctors I went to bothered to do the cpeptide test. So...today I was diagnosed as Type 1. I was also told I have an…Continue
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Kristin left a comment for Michelle Ricci"Hello! Please join us tomorrow at 2PM local time for The Big Blue Test: click here. It's World Diabetes Day and we will all post our blood sugar!"
Michelle Ricci replied to Michelle Ricci's discussion 'First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!'"Sorry I haven't responded sooner. All went well the first night I took my first dose. I have been waking up with BG's around 115. Had a scary day where I peaked at 582. The Dr. told me to immediately take 15 units of the Novolog. Bottomed…"
Kathyann replied to Michelle Ricci's discussion 'First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!'"I started on Lantus in September. For me it works slow and steady. I don't think you would get a sudden drop from it. I hope this helps."
Gerri replied to Michelle Ricci's discussion 'First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!'"I rotate injections between stomach, upper butt & thighs. I did upper arms once--ouch! Other areas don't hurt at all.
Have your doctor give you an Rx for the thinest, shortest needles & syringes with 1/2 unit markings. My first order…"
Anita replied to Michelle Ricci's discussion 'First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!'"I agree with Mikey...the tummy is a good spot, just remember to rotate. I think the finger sticks actually hurt worse than insulin injections."
Marie B replied to Michelle Ricci's discussion 'First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!'"How did it go last night, Michelle?"
"Hi, Michelle,
I am a bit confused because a TSH of 1.3 is completely normal. You might want to check that out. Perhaps it was O.13? At your age, you do indeed have LADA. True Type 1 is something that happens in childhood. LADA stands for Latent…"
Nicolas left a comment for Michelle Ricci"Hi and welcome, Michelle.
I see you are just diagnosed as type 1.
Don't worry to much about the shots... in the beginning it's a bit weird, but you will see... you get so used to it, it becomes automatic. Keeping your blood sugars (people…"
AngelaC replied to Michelle Ricci's discussion 'First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!'"My goodness, it took him a year to decide that the metformin wasn't helping?? I knew it wasn't helping me when I took it within a few weeks. I saw changes in my fasting and between meal numbers, but it did nothing for my post meal highs.…"
Terry Keelan replied to Michelle Ricci's discussion 'First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!'"Hey, Michelle.
You got some great advice here. Everything is going to be fine. Being nervous is normal. But everything is going to be fine.
Why not post a message telling us what your bg is at 3:00 a.m. and another in the morning when you get up…"
AngelaC replied to Michelle Ricci's discussion 'First dose of Lantus tonight! Scared to death!'"In fact, Michelle, it does. However, I started doing both Lantus (long-acting) and Humalog (rapid-acting) as my dm treatment. *Most* of the time, when my bgs drop at night, it's due to "operator error" -- I've taken too much…"
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- At 1:21pm on February 8, 2010,
MaRIeE said… - Happy Birthday fellow aquarian
Sending health joy and love your way for this new year!
- At 12:31pm on February 8, 2010,
Lois said… - Michelle:
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Also wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year! Keep on cruisin'. Lois
- At 8:39am on February 8, 2010,
Pauly said… - Happy Birthday. Have a good one!
- At 6:11am on February 8, 2010,
Robyn said… - Happy Birthday!
- At 12:36pm on November 13, 2009, Kristin said…
- Hello! Please join us tomorrow at 2PM local time for The Big Blue Test: click here. It's World Diabetes Day and we will all post our blood sugar!
- At 12:25am on November 5, 2009, Nicolas said…
- Hi and welcome, Michelle.
I see you are just diagnosed as type 1.
Don't worry to much about the shots... in the beginning it's a bit weird, but you will see... you get so used to it, it becomes automatic. Keeping your blood sugars (people around here shorten it as "BS") within the lines is the most challenging job...
It's all about experience... doctors have nice theories, but a good advice... listen also to your body, because every person is wired differently.
If you have any questions, drop it here on TU...
Good luck,
Nico
- At 7:38pm on November 4, 2009,
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