Guest guest Posted January 24, 2001 Report Share Posted January 24, 2001 In a message dated 01-01-24 23:42:02 EST, you write: << 5. a few minutes before shot time put the syringe behind your ear to warm it up. Then roll it between your finger tips to mix. Inject shot. Hope this helps. >> Hey, I bet that looks cute! <g> On a more serious note...I've been taking insulin now for about two years, about 6 shots a day...always take it right from the refrigerator into syringe into me (except when I'm away from home and use pen, which I don't refrigerate). I've never noticed the temperature at all. I shoot in belly now but I used to shoot in thigh. Never felt it in either place. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 In a message dated 01-01-25 05:52:30 EST, you write: << Got absolutely no results from last night's shot. Still the same numbers. >> What kind of insulin are you taking Dave? U? Your dose might need adjustment upward. Do it in little increments at a time. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 In a message dated 01-01-25 08:54:24 EST, you write: << With NPH at night, you need to be aware of its peak and possible hypo around 2-3 am. It's suggested that you set an alarm and test around that time 2-3 times a week to see how low you are going. >> Why are you taking NPH, Dave? If you were taking long-acting U you wouldn't have to worry about peaks in the middle of the night. U doesn't peak and it's good for 12 hours. I take my U at bedtime and my a.m. BGs are good. Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 Dr. Bernstein does not require us to refrigerate our son's insulin. I noticed that Bernstein keeps his insulin right on his desk and actually, he (Bernstein) checks and injects right in the middle of the appointment if it is 45 minutes before his meal. Just pokes, loads syringe and gives himself a shot by leaning against the wall to get a pocket of skin and bingo, in the arm. Like it all happens without ever stopping the conversation. n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 >Got absolutely no results from last night's shot. Still the same >numbers. ****Dave, you can increase your dose by one unit every three days, until you get over 10 and then you can increase by 2 untis (according to package insert, I think). Docs always start very conservatively, because they are afraid of hypos. With NPH at night, you need to be aware of its peak and possible hypo around 2-3 am. It's suggested that you set an alarm and test around that time 2-3 times a week to see how low you are going. It may take you awhile to get the dose right, so be patient. 5 units is a pretty low dose of background type insulin for a lot of us, especially if you are insulin resistant. Barb -------- http://www.RainbowFarm.com Equine photography http://www.RainbowFarm.com/photos.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 ssskrc@... wrote: > > Hi Dave, > My cat has diabetes and I give her two shots a day. This is what I was taught > on how to do it. > 1. store insulin in the frig (but don't let it freeze.) > 2. roll it between your palms for about 30 seconds to a minute to mix it. > 3. make your shot. (I usually make about 4 to 6 at a time) > 4. store in a cup or mug with the needle part facing up. (plastic lid on > both ends.) > 5. a few minutes before shot time put the syringe behind your ear to warm it > up. Then roll it between your finger tips to mix. Inject shot. > Hope this helps. Heh, that's a neat trick. I'm going to try it cold next and see what happens. Got absolutely no results from last night's shot. Still the same numbers. -- Dave - 5:51:24 AM T2 - 8/98 Glucophage, Precose - Davors Daily Aphorism: You will never be younger than you are today.. -- Visit my HomePage: http://dorcutt.homepage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 In a message dated 01-01-25 11:41:25 EST, you write: << in the arm. Like it all happens without ever stopping the conversation. >> In the arm? That's really surprising, considering that there's faster absorption in the belly, per Ron. (Well, maybe he wants slower absorption). Does he poke through his clothes? Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 Yes, but I believe U would take care of high FBGs as well as high morning readings better than NPH. It sure does mine. So yes, that's a good Q for your doc. I love my U! Vicki In a message dated 01-01-25 14:19:57 EST, you write: << > Why are you taking NPH, Dave? If you were taking long-acting U you wouldn't > have to worry about peaks in the middle of the night. U doesn't peak and it's > good for 12 hours. I take my U at bedtime and my a.m. BGs are good. Vicki Good question, and I'll ask the doc when I see her next month to see how this is working. I believe it's because I've been having high fasting readings along with high morning readings. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 Rainbow Farm wrote: > > >Got absolutely no results from last night's shot. Still the same > >numbers. > > ****Dave, you can increase your dose by one unit every three days, until you > get over 10 and then you can increase by 2 untis (according to package > insert, I think). Docs always start very conservatively, because they are > afraid of hypos. With NPH at night, you need to be aware of its peak and > possible hypo around 2-3 am. It's suggested that you set an alarm and test > around that time 2-3 times a week to see how low you are going. I'll have to try that. I was up at that time for a minute but didn't feel any different. > > It may take you awhile to get the dose right, so be patient. 5 units is a > pretty low dose of background type insulin for a lot of us, especially if > you are insulin resistant. Good to know. I was going to go to 7u tonight to see what happens. Thanks! > -- Dave - 8:56:27 AM T2 - 8/98 Glucophage, NPH - Davors Daily Aphorism: Some People, like Flowers, Give Pleasure Just by Being. -- Visit my HomePage: http://dorcutt.homepage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 Vicki; The news about the fast absorption was news to me. Yes he injects through his shirt. I don't know why he does the arm, but I know that he doesn't use the abdomen always and doesn't insist that patients do. I mailed him, along with a lot of other stuff, the insulin absorption stuff. Maybe R is different than H, but I wouldn't see why. Question; for you only; does Ron sometimes disappear for a day or two. Seems a long lag in the middle of an experiment; especially between dinners I like to get a reply to see what to try for the evening. Maybe he is just busy. Did the pictures come through? n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 whimsy2@... wrote: > > In a message dated 01-01-25 05:52:30 EST, you write: > > << > Got absolutely no results from last night's shot. Still the same > numbers. > >> > What kind of insulin are you taking Dave? U? Your dose might need > adjustment upward. Do it in little increments at a time. Vicki NPH. Yep, I'll be trying that. -- Dave - 9:41:27 AM T2 - 8/98 Glucophage, NPH - Davors Daily Aphorism: * We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things got worse. -- Visit my HomePage: http://dorcutt.homepage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 25, 2001 Report Share Posted January 25, 2001 whimsy2@... wrote: > > In a message dated 01-01-25 08:54:24 EST, you write: > > << With NPH at night, you need to be aware of its peak and > possible hypo around 2-3 am. It's suggested that you set an alarm and test > around that time 2-3 times a week to see how low you are going. >> > > Why are you taking NPH, Dave? If you were taking long-acting U you wouldn't > have to worry about peaks in the middle of the night. U doesn't peak and it's > good for 12 hours. I take my U at bedtime and my a.m. BGs are good. Vicki Good question, and I'll ask the doc when I see her next month to see how this is working. I believe it's because I've been having high fasting readings along with high morning readings. I have not been going low and rebounding in the middle of the night as I've tested for this. -- Dave - 1:56:31 PM T2 - 8/98 Glucophage, NPH - Davors Daily Aphorism: To live well, know the difference between good and evil. -- Visit my HomePage: http://dorcutt.homepage.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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