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Old 04-24-2008, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueSky View Post
No, an autoimmune attack on the beta cells defines Type 1, and insulin resistance defines Type 2. Both of them can be treated with Lantus and Humalog.
I think this qualifies me in a whole new category,LOL!

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Originally Posted by nicole View Post
Penny,
97 units???
WOW!!! Thats insane, thats like more insulin than I take all together in one day.
I also take this amount,it's not unusual for someone who's had diabetes for 40 years or more. And yes, it is insane! LOL

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Originally Posted by Penny View Post
This does not include the 90 units or so of Novolog I take during the day. I count carbs, seldom ever have more than 20 at a time, but will still have over 200 BS, sometimes. I guess I am very Insulin resistant.
I hope you don't feel bad about this,because this is what we have to do to survive! Whatever it takes!

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WOW, I'm surprised you still have high BS.
It's the hand that's been dealt ,what should she do? she and I am the same way,this is what we have. it's not fun,but it's what we live with everyday. I wish it could be better,but it's not. You are lucky.
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