[6angels]

thanks Peter!!

I have a question. I gave myself a shot tonight in my arm and it hurt a bit when I gave it. Now there is a bump in the location and a bruise?

Does this happen sometimes?

[ladytaz]

I've had that happen once, on my tummy. Kinda freaked me out. I just rubbed the bump, and it went away. It was kind of like the insulin was trapped, in a bubble there? It hurt too, and had a bruise as well. Nothing bad happened to me. My BG stayed fine.

[6angels]

Originally Posted by ladytaz

I've had that happen once, on my tummy. Kinda freaked me out. I just rubbed the bump, and it went away. It was kind of like the insulin was trapped, in a bubble there? It hurt too, and had a bruise as well. Nothing bad happened to me. My BG stayed fine.

thats what I told my husband.. I said welll i dont think the inslin went anywhere! its stuck in a bubble on my arm!! lol! I rubbed it and its going down but man it does hurt! Don't think I'll use my arms again

[ladytaz]

If I use my arms, I make sure I use the outside, almost underside of my arm. I don't use my arms too often though.

[ant hill]

Yes I get that too. I have had injected in the arm and notesed that the insulin reacts fast!! and so within 15 minuets I was woosey. Talk about fast wow!

Trina, As you get older or rather have taken insulin for as long as I have you will find that the onset of the insulin is slower than what the maufactuers make out to be.

[6angels]

I went to the dietitian today and was a bit surprised at what she recommended. 30 carbs a meal and between 5 and 10 carbs for a snack. I did my 1st 30 carb meal to day at dinner was not much lol ( I don't like meat so it kinda limits what I eat) Looks like I may start eatting more meat though.


She said we will up it every week if my numbers get better or as they get better. So were see how it goes. I"ll do anything to get it under control


hugs

[Alice]

I can see the logic in keeping a moderate (low) amount of carbs...keeping them about the same...for a period of time while you are getting your "true" insulin amounts balanced. Again, until you figure out what your basal amount is...you won't be able to figure out food.

Regarding restaurants...I never take my Humalog before going to the restaurant...or even while waiting for food. You never know how long they will take to serve. I usually take immediately after eating in restaurants, or once I see the food. Sometimes I order lot of stuff, but it doesn't look as appetizing when it arrives, so I eat much less.

Had I taken a bolus before meal arrived, I would have taken too much...I just thought of this while you were writing about your "flat tire" wait...

[jenniferS]

I am going through exactly what you are right now. I would say the pills are probably useless. Ask the doctor about taking the Lantus at bedtime and Bolusing before each meal with Novolog. I was diagnosed last week. My levels were over 600 and they are now in the high 100's. I take Novolog before each meal and take Levemir at night. Also, you may want to switch from Lantus to Levemir when you are done with your Lantus pen. Studies have shown there is less weight gain on Levemir (you may not care about that though). I have found that it is important that you are your own advocate. It's a lot to learn, but with time you will. Good luck and I look forward to hearing how you are doing.

[6angels]

Originally Posted by jenniferS

I am going through exactly what you are right now. I would say the pills are probably useless. Ask the doctor about taking the Lantus at bedtime and Bolusing before each meal with Novolog. I was diagnosed last week. My levels were over 600 and they are now in the high 100's. I take Novolog before each meal and take Levemir at night. Also, you may want to switch from Lantus to Levemir when you are done with your Lantus pen. Studies have shown there is less weight gain on Levemir (you may not care about that though). I have found that it is important that you are your own advocate. It's a lot to learn, but with time you will. Good luck and I look forward to hearing how you are doing.

I am still having up and down's but its not as bad as it was. But I am hanging in there!
I HAVE already gained 10 pounds since starting the Lantus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and yes its a BIG issue for me!!!!! I would like to drop 40 or so pounds by July for our family vacation. I'll talk to Endo about switching when I go see him on the 8th. wishing you lots of luck with your treatment!!!

[nicole]

I don't know what to tell you. But I know yesterday my face went numb too. I got scared. good thing i have a doc appt tomorrow.