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I have just registered and hope to learn something from other members about injecting insulin. I am in my 70's and have had type 2 diabetes for 6 years, taking tablets. Have just gone on to insulin, (3 months ago)and am having some teething problems. I take 70 units of Levemir (in 2 injections) per day, the sugar levels are not controlled properly yet, and often the site of the injection comes up like an angry mosquito bite and irritates for days. Does anyone on the forum have an opinion on this? MAUREEN
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Maureen, there is a possibility that you may need more insulin. When I started taking Lantus, I started at 60 units per day in one evening dose and was instructed to increase my dose by 2 units every 3 nights until my fasting blood glucose was below 120. It took about a month to get to the right dose. Check with your doctor to see if he will allow you to increase your dose slowly. I often get a slight burning sensation when using Lantus, it goes away very quickly.
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