Re: repost : Should you be using insulin?

[Guest guest]

If your hands are clean and not contaminated with sugar residue, then a bs of

over 300 would definitely qualify you for insulin therapy. In fact I would say

it is essential for you.

Insulin therapy works every time it is tried. All you have to do is figure how

to dose for the carbs consumed for your short-acting insulin and what dose you

need for your long acting insulin like Lantus or possibly novolin. If you don't

have any, you should.

Should you be using insulin?

" Those with type 2 diabetes can determine their insulin requirements by doing

the following:

. Check your blood sugar level at bedtime, have no snack, and then test first

thing in the morning. If your blood sugar level rises more than 30 mg/dl

(1.7 mmol) while you sleep, your pancreas is not making enough insulin to

cover your basal needs; supplementary basal insulin will be required. Lantus

is an excellent choice because of its steady, consistent action and relatively

low risk for causing hypoglycemia.

. Check your blood sugar before and again 2 hours after eating. If your blood

sugar rises by more than 30 mg/dl (1.7 mmol), you will probably need bolus

insulin at mealtimes. In most cases, Humalog or Novolog provide the best

mealtime insulin coverage. As stated earlier, Humalog and Novolog can be taken

just prior to eating. Their rapid peak and short duration of action help to

stabilize blood sugar levels after eating. Regular insulin may be appropriate

for people with impaired digestion (gastroparesis) or when consuming slowly

digested foods or large quantities of food at one sitting. "

Comment by Harry:

The book Think Like a Pancreas by Scheiner also goes on to state if your

bs rises to 200 after a meal, then you are probably in need of both basal

insulin, the long-acting insulin anda bolus insulin, the short-acting insulin.

This information is presented to show that tools are available to control

your bs levels even though you are a type 2 diabetic.

[Guest guest]

Harry ad , wouln'd you think tthat there should be several incidents of

this igh sugar before making a decision like this?

Vicki

You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying Him, and

committing yourself firmly to Him.

~ Deuteronomy 30:20, NLT

Should you be using insulin?

" Those with type 2 diabetes can determine their insulin requirements by doing

the following:

. Check your blood sugar level at bedtime, have no snack, and then test first

thing in the morning. If your blood sugar level rises more than 30 mg/dl

(1.7 mmol) while you sleep, your pancreas is not making enough insulin to

cover your basal needs; supplementary basal insulin will be required. Lantus

is an excellent choice because of its steady, consistent action and relatively

low risk for causing hypoglycemia.

. Check your blood sugar before and again 2 hours after eating. If your blood

sugar rises by more than 30 mg/dl (1.7 mmol), you will probably need bolus

insulin at mealtimes. In most cases, Humalog or Novolog provide the best

mealtime insulin coverage. As stated earlier, Humalog and Novolog can be taken

just prior to eating. Their rapid peak and short duration of action help to

stabilize blood sugar levels after eating. Regular insulin may be appropriate

for people with impaired digestion (gastroparesis) or when consuming slowly

digested foods or large quantities of food at one sitting. "

Comment by Harry:

The book Think Like a Pancreas by Scheiner also goes on to state if your

bs rises to 200 after a meal, then you are probably in need of both basal

insulin, the long-acting insulin anda bolus insulin, the short-acting insulin.

This information is presented to show that tools are available to control

your bs levels even though you are a type 2 diabetic.

[Guest guest]

Harry ad , wouln'd you think tthat there should be several incidents of

this igh sugar before making a decision like this?

Vicki

You can make this choice by loving the Lord your God, obeying Him, and

committing yourself firmly to Him.

~ Deuteronomy 30:20, NLT

Should you be using insulin?

" Those with type 2 diabetes can determine their insulin requirements by doing

the following:

. Check your blood sugar level at bedtime, have no snack, and then test first

thing in the morning. If your blood sugar level rises more than 30 mg/dl

(1.7 mmol) while you sleep, your pancreas is not making enough insulin to

cover your basal needs; supplementary basal insulin will be required. Lantus

is an excellent choice because of its steady, consistent action and relatively

low risk for causing hypoglycemia.

. Check your blood sugar before and again 2 hours after eating. If your blood

sugar rises by more than 30 mg/dl (1.7 mmol), you will probably need bolus

insulin at mealtimes. In most cases, Humalog or Novolog provide the best

mealtime insulin coverage. As stated earlier, Humalog and Novolog can be taken

just prior to eating. Their rapid peak and short duration of action help to

stabilize blood sugar levels after eating. Regular insulin may be appropriate

for people with impaired digestion (gastroparesis) or when consuming slowly

digested foods or large quantities of food at one sitting. "

Comment by Harry:

The book Think Like a Pancreas by Scheiner also goes on to state if your

bs rises to 200 after a meal, then you are probably in need of both basal

insulin, the long-acting insulin anda bolus insulin, the short-acting insulin.

This information is presented to show that tools are available to control

your bs levels even though you are a type 2 diabetic.

[Guest guest]

No. If his bs is running higher than 200, then he is a definite candidate for

insulin therapy. I tend to promote the prevention of diabetic complications

rather than encourage them. He can figure out his needs by following the

formula presented by Sheiner. In fact I would recommend he purchase and

read the book. In fact if he wishes, he can contact me about the book, which I

have.

Should you be using insulin?

" Those with type 2 diabetes can determine their insulin requirements by doing

the following:

. Check your blood sugar level at bedtime, have no snack, and then test first

thing in the morning. If your blood sugar level rises more than 30 mg/dl

(1.7 mmol) while you sleep, your pancreas is not making enough insulin to

cover your basal needs; supplementary basal insulin will be required. Lantus

is an excellent choice because of its steady, consistent action and relatively

low risk for causing hypoglycemia.

. Check your blood sugar before and again 2 hours after eating. If your blood

sugar rises by more than 30 mg/dl (1.7 mmol), you will probably need bolus

insulin at mealtimes. In most cases, Humalog or Novolog provide the best

mealtime insulin coverage. As stated earlier, Humalog and Novolog can be taken

just prior to eating. Their rapid peak and short duration of action help to

stabilize blood sugar levels after eating. Regular insulin may be appropriate

for people with impaired digestion (gastroparesis) or when consuming slowly

digested foods or large quantities of food at one sitting. "

Comment by Harry:

The book Think Like a Pancreas by Scheiner also goes on to state if your

bs rises to 200 after a meal, then you are probably in need of both basal

insulin, the long-acting insulin anda bolus insulin, the short-acting insulin.

This information is presented to show that tools are available to control

your bs levels even though you are a type 2 diabetic.