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IDemo

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4. I cannot conceive of dosing Lantus like that

Reply to TexasProgresive (Reply #3)

Tue Apr 12, 2016, 09:02 AM

Apr 2016

I'm taking just 12 units nightly now, down from 18 a month ago. I was aghast when my neighbor told me he is taking 30 units twice daily. 85 is unimaginable. Anything in that region would equal an ambulance ride for me.

It occurred to me last night, though I haven't seen this referenced online, that maybe I'm just not digesting food correctly now. If so, it may be that I simply don't need much insulin to cover the carbs. Our dog is on probiotics; maybe I need to give them a try.

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A sharp decrease in insulin demand for me lately [View all] IDemo Apr 2016 OP

Perhaps you should talk to your doctor? I sure would, with changes like yours. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #1

It will likely come down to that IDemo Apr 2016 #2

That is worrying. TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #3

I cannot conceive of dosing Lantus like that IDemo Apr 2016 #4

A lot of type 2 diabetes is driven by insulin resistance. TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #5

After 50+ years of Type 1, Type 2 remains a bit of a mystery to me IDemo Apr 2016 #6

They have different mechanisms but the complications are the same. TexasProgresive Apr 2016 #7