Eddy, I have a few comments and questions ...
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Originally Posted by Eddy  .... 1U of CHO raises me about 35mg/dL; ... |
What is 1U of CHO?
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Originally Posted by Eddy ... I'd like the ability to measure reliably 5mg/dL coverage. ... |
The only way to get such fine control is with a pump. But I question whether this kind of micro-management is such a good idea. I have been down that road and it nearly drove me crazy
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Originally Posted by Eddy ... I virtually never use a complete vial of rapid, R, or N. I end up discarding after 8-10 weeks of use, when effectiveness gets dicey and my BG gets screwy. ... |
You could cut down on the waste by getting your insulin in 3 ml cartridges.
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Originally Posted by Eddy ... particularly for N, for which my need is small and inconsistent -- ... |
I am curious. Why would you want to use NPH to bolus, as you say in your signature? It is a long acting insulin.
As far as diluting is concerned, sure you could do that. But your insulin sensitivity doesn't seem to warrant it. You are going to have to do this for a vary long time, so IMO you need to keep it all as simple as possible. The suggestion to find smaller needles sounds like a sensible one to me.
