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Thread: Symilin

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#31 (permalink)

01-16-2007, 04:13 PM

Cyborg

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I am a: Type 1.5

Join Date: Feb 2006

Location: Orlando, FL

Posts: 7,835

The problem with Symlin is that is slows digestion. For someone on a pump, this is not a problem. I had a CGMS when I started Symlin. A simple 50/50 combo bolus over 2 hours works perfectly for me. On MDI, you may need to split your bolus into 2 boluses to avoid going low.

On another note, I have found that I need the same amount of insulin and that the Symlin does not decrease the overall amount needed to cover my meal. I just need to bolus differently.

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