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Originally Posted by lottadata I have some kind of strange MODY which is beautifully controlled on two shots a day of Ultralente <sigh>
I cannot make Lantus work. The dose that controls my daytime fastings level I hypo at night. Lowering the day dose and I end up with a high morning number. Plus, UL peaked in a way that covered a reasonable dose of carbs in my lunch and a low carb dinner, but with Lantus I end up spiking badly even with a low carb lunch.
Levemir was much more like the UL and did a good job on my blood sugar control. I would need a small night shot as I do with UL. However, I had a problem of developing high blood pressure when I used it which worried my doctor. I will probably have to use it when my stash of UL runs out. |
I hear they're discontinuing Ultralente.
Have you tried splitting Lantus? The high blood pressure is a strange reaction. My last endo appt. my blood pressure was good after being on Levemir for 2.5 weeks.
The other possibility is instead of using a long acting insulin, why not try just using a fast acting insulin to cover carbs at mealtime and prevent those spikes?
