Morning all!

[Phranp]

Hello, I was diagnosed about 3 weeks ago. I am on Novolog before each meal (started with 24 cc's, now down to 8 cc's) and Lantus before bed (started with 54 cc's, now down to 20 cc's). I also take 500mg Glucophage twice a day. Since I got out of the hospital my numbers have been pretty good. Nothing above 122, though I have gone as low as 64.

I am new to this stuff and I was wondering if anyone here has to take a nap every evening. I get home from work between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. I prepare dinner, eat and absolutely must go to bed. Last night was the exception, sort of. I was feeling more energetic so I prepared dinner and sat at the table much longer than usual. I watch TV and then as 10 p.m. approached I could not stay awake. It was impossible to keep my eyes open. At a little after 11:00 p.m. I forced myself to get up, take my meds and then I was fast asleep within minutes. Does this sound familiar to anyone?

I appreciate any input you can give me.

[Stuboy]

how often are you testing? You should test after meals (2 hours) and you should still be in target range, if you find you are hyper then you will need to increase you're insulin for your meal (are you counting your carbs?)

Those who are on MDI (multiple daily injections), usually count the carbs in a meal and inject the insulin to cover for that amount, so a pre-meal injection is never a fixed dose. For example... for a roast dinner, I personally will inject 3units of novorapid. For a Pasta dinner, I will inject up to 6 or 7 units.

If you are going hyper after meals due to not enough insulin then you will find that you may be very tired.

Welcome to the forums btw! :D

[ladytaz]

Have no words of wisdom for you, but wanted to say Hi! :wavey: and Welcome to DF! :)

[Phranp]

I have been instructed to test before each meal. Sometimes, if I am not feeling right, I test between meals. Usually when I do that my numbers are low (60 - 70). I try to keep an eye on my carb count, usually I eat less than I am allotted. I don't usually feel hyper after a meal. Admittedly I have been having trouble staying on my meal schedule. Especially on the weekend. I will take your advice and start checking my blood 2 hours after meals. Next week when I see the doc I am hoping to be taken off the insulin. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. lol

Thank you.

[Phranp]

Thanks for the welcome. This is a great site.

[Stuboy]

are you type 1 or type 2???

If you are type 1, sorry to say you wont be comming off of the insulin!

If you are type 2... then good luck :D

[MJM]

Welcome Phranp,
Hope you enjoy this great site. There are so many probabilities here.
Why are you feeling tired? Does your work involve a lot of physical activity? Do you exercise at all? Is your insulin bolus dependant on what carbs you eat? This is important and may be one of the reasons why your blood sugars are sometimes dropping so low. Another could be the type of food you are eating. Have you established Carb Ratios for the day?
What can make you sleepy? One reason is low blood sugars. Another is high blood sugars. Another is lack of exercise. Another is overstrenuous work activity.
Speak to your medical team. Establish a correct Carbohydrate Ratio for each meal. Learn how to count carbs. How to figure out your carb ratios.
Constant testing is required until you establish a correct pattern.
Which type are you? I'm assuming type 1

[kgm0612]

HI & Welcome to this great forum. Nice people and a ton of information here.

Karen

[gettingby]

Hi and Welcome to DF. :)

[koblenz]

Welcome aboard!

I don't have a scientific answer for you, but I had a similar experience. I am type 1 and for about 3-4 months after diagnosis, I experienced the SAME thing as you describe with the tiredness after dinner. It just went away. Not sure why or how.

I never could find a pattern (high or low). If you discover a scientific reason, I would be interested to hear what it is. I don't have that problem now, fit as a fiddle.

One word: Strange.

[Phranp]

Thanks for the info ... I am Type 2 ... but the doctor said that mine is "atypical" .. whatever that means ... I have an appointment this week ...

Really a great site!