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I'm considering requesting a trial of Apidra. I never heard of this insulin until a few comments made around here. Here is why I think it may be useful for me, does it seem reasonable to take to my doctor?

- I've used novorapid for many years, and since starting the pump. It has always taken long times - commonly 2 hours, and up to 4 hours to kick in for me. This lag time has improved on the pump but I still get caught in a huge upward spin if it decides for whatever factor, to hold off on action for an hour or so.

- I suffer from "tail end" hypos very often. The 5 - 7 hour mark I almost invariably get a drop from the novorapid, even if it did not adequately cover the carbs for the first 4 hours.

Notes, I have determined this is generally NOT from my basal rate. It is also a general constant from a great variety of infusion sites as well, variety of GI levels of carbs, variety of carb amounts and doses! The curve just does not seem to fit my carb response and energy release. I know there are many factors, I am pursuing them all, I am thinking faster action such as Apidra may help, though.

What do you think? I may need to put up a good argument for the doctor to allow this trial. It sounds like it should be compatible with th pump, yes? Anyone know if it is available in Australia? I'd love some feedback from users of Apidra.