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Originally Posted by hstavisky  T... I will start NPH at bedtime (today) with 10 units and take Lantus in the morning (20 units)..... |
Mmmm ... that is a 50% increase of your basal insulin. It may be necessary if your morning blood sugars are very high. But be aware that using too much insulin often causes weight gain. As you are having this problem, you need to be looking for opportunities to reduce your insulin. I found that reducing my Lantus by the amount of NPH I started injecting before bed worked well for me. I suggest you use this as a conservative starting point and increase the dosage if it turns out to be inadequate.
I don't use NPH anymore, mainly because my DP has weakened. I have achieved this by getting into a regular exercise routine. Exercise increases insulin sensitivity, so the amount of insulin required reduces and the DP effect weakens. You may also want to try this as an option.
