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I am a levemir user

Originally Posted by stella117

1. How many units do you take?

I too am on 16 units i was risen from 10 units though

Originally Posted by stella117

2. Do you split the dose?

No i take it all at once in a time that suits me which is early evening

Originally Posted by stella117

3. If so, how do you split (AM units vs. PM units) and what times do you inject?

N/A. I find it easier injecting all at once, then i dont have to remember to do it twice then plus less likely to go low which is what you seem to be doing

Originally Posted by stella117

4. How long do you find a dose lasts? I split the dose because my research indicates that Levemir lasts up to 23.2 hours only at the highest (.4 units per kilo) dosages. I am at a lower dosage (@ .24 units per kilo).

Long enough i dont believe in facts and figures especially for something like this as everyone is different, everyone reacts differently, people are more active than others etc

Originally Posted by stella117

I have tried different ways--8/6, 7/7. I may try 6/8. So far I can't figure out if it lasts 12-14 hours or 18-20 hours. If anyone has a some clues/tips, it would really help me out with splitting the dosage correctly. I'm still spiking mid-day, but going low around dinner time and then spiking again before bed. ****--insulin is tricky!

I would certainly try doing it my way i.e. taking it all at once rather than over a split and see if there is a difference. If not then you can always revert back easily enough