Re: really frustrated ME TAYLOROKC

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metaylorokc@... wrote:

>im going to the doctor this week about my insulin, I dont think the type

>agrees with me, Im getting WAAYyyy to many peaks and drops with it, Im on

>novolog 70/30

That (the 70/30) would explain it (the peaks/drops). At least ask the doc

about the possibility of Humalog (insulin lispro)(short-acting) + Lantus

(insulin glargine)(24-hour, no-peak basal) for basal + mealtime coverage

with multiple injections. Some call it the " poor man's pump " and I've been

happy with the combination for 2 1/2 years (switched from Regular and/or

Regular+Ultralente which caused me lots of high/low probs).

Studying the insulin time/activity charts will show you why you get the

peaks/valleys with Novolog 70/30 and you can compare that, as well as get a

ton of info (to do your homework before seeing your doc) from the pharma

company sites. Check out and compare the insulin activity charts at:

Lilly (makes Humalog and many other types)

http://www.lillydiabetes.com/using_insulin/what_types_of_insulin.jsp?reqNavId=3.\

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http://www.lillydiabetes.com/product/humalog.jsp?reqNavId=5.1

Novo Nordisk (makes Novolog 70/30 and others)

(I read a little bit and it looks like the mixtures are often used for

" new " diabetics. 70/30 looks like it has 3 peaks . . . and if your

life/eating/activity doesn't mesh with the predetermined timeline of those

3 peaks, that's what makes for lots of peaks/valleys.)

http://www.novologmix70-30.com/consumer/treating/works.asp

http://www.novologmix70-30.com/consumer/treating/right.asp

Lantus (24-hour, no-peak)

Look at both the " professional " and " patient " areas to get the most info.

http://www.lantus.com

Do your homework and Good Luck!

Sandy

T1 -1979