Lantus from once to twice daily - Page 3

jon · 05-29-2009, 07:40

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Originally Posted by rubystar2

I think 300 g. of carbs is a lot, but if you are getting good numbers, are at a good weight for you and exercise regularly, then more power to you. I have about 150 g. of carbs a day. Sometimes less. I tried going down to 100 or less a day and I found myself feeling very hungry and then overeating. I figured I wasn't getting enough carbs and my body was letting me know. At 150 I still have good glucose levels and a lot of energy. I certainly feel like I can't have any less than 120 g. of carbs per day.

Ya 300 does seem a lot but I do exercise most days and have a pretty good weight and try to keep my athletic figure

I try and average it over the week...some days I have 250, other days 350...it's easy to keep track because I use 1 unit per 10 g...so 30 units of humalog a day equals 300g of carb! (Not including any extra units needed if my BS is higher)

Terrie · 05-29-2009, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Jon

You are right, I'm not a morning person!

Gee, what a surprise!

I knew that I was not a day Person back in Grade 7. I used to do my Best work and projects around 1:00 a.m. Scientists think that we have sleep disorders and need drugs or treatment. I beg to differ since everyone is different. I am far Better in English than Math. Does that mean that I have a Math disorder? No! I do most of my work at night but am still able to function during the day when needed. Like getting my Kids and Hubby up in the mornings and fed and off to their destinations. Dr.’s appointments, Baby-sitting, shopping, etc. Thank Goodness for Drs., Nurses, Cops, Firemen, Security Guards, product manufacturers, truck drivers, etc., etc. also, who are able to work at night. Off my soap box.

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Originally Posted by Jon

However I'm lucky and have a 5 minute commute which allows me to come home and take care of things at lunch rather than in the mornings when I'm rushed! I take my Lantus at around noon and midnight now and I'm getting great BS readings at all hours of the day now!

Hmmm…that’s interesting. I will presume that you test and take your Fast-acting Insulin when you awaken? The 12 hour Lantus schedule does work for me but even though I wake up with Good numbers normally, I must take my Humalog soon after I awaken because my sugars start rising fast after about 40 minutes. I don’t know if you are the same that way.

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Originally Posted by Jon

My new doc had an interesting comment in that the top priority or marker of reducing the chance of diabetic complications is to keep my blood pressure at an optimal level. It makes sense but it's something I never though much of. One simple number, well two!

I think both decent blood sugars and Good blood pressure are important. In fact, I know it for me. My blood pressure is still Good normally(touch wood) but when my sugars were out of control when I was younger, I went into a 3 day coma, I got Retinopathy in my left eye and Neuropathy in my toe and sole of my left foot. Since my sugars have been Good so am I, and my test results.

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How is Ontario? I havn't been out there in two years...The weather is real nice out west, we get about 25c every afternoon but the cool mountain air brings us down to 5c overnights!

Well, I’m Glad that you are having Good weather in Alberta, although a 20 degree drop between day and night is significant. In my part of Ontario(SE), nothing but

, cool and dreary most of the week. It’s supposed to clear up for the week-end. We shall see.

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Originally Posted by Jon

I live just east of a native reserve here in Alberta where the percentage of residents/descendents who have diabetes is about 30%. A lot of it could be type 2 but it's still a very high number! I've also read about native islands off the coast of Europe where the percentage of people with diabetes is virtually zero! I guess genetics are a strong factor and because we can't alter our genes, prevention is the best thing for many people!

Yes, 30% to 40% is about the Diabetes norm for Aboriginals. You have that right about prevention but People have to be taught it and practice it from a Very young age. Then it’s normal for them to do and acceptable for them to do. They may stray off of it for some time but I think that most would go back to the healthier Lifestyle. Of course, some companies still put junk like msg and others in their foods which enhances the taste.

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As for me, I am the product of 7 different European ethnicities so I don't/can't follow any trends

Seven different European ethnicities?? Wow!!

That’s interesting. Which ones are those? Are they somewhat similar?

Good talking to you Jon. Have a Good week-end.

jon · 05-31-2009, 06:40

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Originally Posted by Terrie

Yes, 30% to 40% is about the Diabetes norm for Aboriginals. You have that right about prevention but People have to be taught it and practice it from a Very young age. Then it’s normal for them to do and acceptable for them to do. They may stray off of it for some time but I think that most would go back to the healthier Lifestyle. Of course, some companies still put junk like msg and others in their foods which enhances the taste.

Yes, unfortunately too many companies have no interest in their product's ingredients...I used to be an asst mgr of a grocery store and sadly the top sellers in the store were the least healthy items! Partly because they are promoted so much. Money vs health eh? At least the average person seems to be living a more healthy lifestyle these days!