Can you double your meds?

aisha1977 · #1 (**permalink**) 11-10-2008, 09:01 PM

Hello. I've been a type 2 diabetic for about a year and a half now. My numbers have been under control until lately. Almost two weeks ago I suspected that I was pregnant due to a missed period, higher numbers, and fatigue. Well, a couple days ago it was confirmed by an emergency doctor. My doctor just so happen to be out of town and won't be back for another week or so. My numbers are running like 200-350 all day. I supposed to take 30units of Lantus at bedtime and 3 doses of Novolog Pen during the day. Well, for the past few days I've been doubling the Lantus taking 60units at night. And instead of the average "7units" per meal of Novolog, I've been giving myself an average of 15units per meal 3times a day. I notice my numbers are going down but not to my satisfaction. They are averaging about 150-300 now. FINALLY, my question is, if your numbers get high, can you give yourself a really high dosage of insulin to bring that down or is it dangerous to do so and a doctor should be seen? When I give myself those high dosages of meds I get really nervous because before I got pregnant it wasn't necessary. Now that my numbers are really high and my doctor is out of town, I figure that my doctor would up my dosage to satisfy my body and bring the sugars down. Please!!!!! help!!!! Am I doing the right thing or should I stop before I find myself in a coma???

Meghann0409 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-03-2009, 06:10 PM

CALL YOUR DOCTOR!!!

If you are questioning this, you are not comfortable with it.

If you are not comfortable with adjusting your insulin on your own, then please call your after-hours Endocrinologist and have 2-3 days of blood sugars to read to them so they can help you adjust.

CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS and bEsT wIsHeS!!

DeannaFord · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 07:46 AM

I also suggesting this for your question.

Keezheekoni · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2009, 10:59 AM

You do seem to be uncomfortable with adjusting your insulin on your own, so I'd definitely talk to your doctor. Insulin needs do go up dramatically in the first trimester of pregnancy, but then usually go back to normal in the 2nd.

I'd highly recommend getting off of your "average" dosing for meals. You need to count carbs and use a ratio in order to dose for meals. Your doctor can help you with that too!

There are some others here who can tell you about some books you can read... I don't remember them off the top of my head now.

Another thing, your OB will want your fasting numbers under 95 and 2hour post meal under 120. So they'll be adjusting your insulin a lot.