Re: Can I Make a Suggestion?/ Thanks Joe

[Guest guest]

> > I need help/suggestions on how to deal with the lantus I am

taking.

> I

> > am bottoming out about 2-3 times a day. I take 120 units along

with

> > Actos and other meds. I am dieting and have lost 40+ pounds in 14

> > weeks. I plan to see an endocrinologist the first week in June.

But

> > for now I get sick often.

> > Any suggestions?

> > THIS is why I turn to this group.

> > Thanks all.

> > Darrell

>

> I am assuming when you say you bottom out 2-3 times a day you mean

> low blood sugar. but if it doesnt i'll cover all bases anyway,if

your

> on lantus and your blood sugars are still high doctors will

recommend

> using fast acting insulin (clear) on a sliding scale. if your

sugars

> are normal but you still feel sick it could be your meds, you

> mentioned you take " other meds " i know that glucophage can be

pretty

> rough for some people, USUALLY symptoms go away, sometimes they

> linger. if your sugars go from high to low alot that can make you

> feel sick, i think 120 units of lantus is alot, and lantus is meant

> to cover you for 24 hours. if you are getting low readings alot you

> may have to lower your dose and keep the clear insulin handy incase

> it gets high. sometimes its very hard to keep bloodsugars at an

even

> keel.

Joe,

Thank you for your help. My blood sugars run low (30-60) about 1a.m.

and 4p.m. and sometimes around noon. My primary care physician is not

all that knowledgable about diabetes, that is why I'm going to a

specialist. My A1C levels have steadily dropped as I have lost weight

and I am hoping the new lab work shows another improvement. The other

meds I am on are for high blood pressure and thyroid.

Thank you again for your help.

As I said, this is why I come hear and read all the messages.

Have a great day!

Hugs to all and happy Mothers day to all the ladies!

Darrell