Comment by Phil on May 30, 2010 at 7:26pm

I take like 41 units a day. 10 Lantus am and PM then 21 short acting.

- I am 180lbs - 49 yo male.

I am off the pump. I did it for a year and gained weight with same a1c's 6.0 average.

Take less - gradually go down and test. 1 unit a day less at meals. Less Carbs. Just take it down slowly.
Good luck and have a Dr. monitor your progress.

Let me know how you do! Good Luck!

Comment by Gerri on May 30, 2010 at 7:41pm

Eat fewer carbs. That helps with weight loss along with the weight loss benefits of taking less insulin. Be sure to eat enough protein & fat so you won't be hungry. Tons of info here & on the web about low carb eating.

Exercise, especially using weights. Building muscle mass greatly improves insulin sensitivity resulting in reduced doses.

Here's a protein calculator from Jenny's site. It calculates how much protein a person needs based on age, desired weight, gender & activity level.

http://www.phlaunt.com/lowcarb/19058429.php

Comment by s6954118 on May 31, 2010 at 8:50am

http://diabetes-book.com/
this is an on-line book written by Dr. Richard Bernstein - Less carbs less insulin - more exercise less insulin

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