New Insulin Regimen

May 9, 2003

Heidi,

I am glad that the doctor is being so thorough. I am tired just reading about

all the tests you are having. that is good that you blood sugars are stable.

You said,

" My insulin has been adjusted to what appears to be a perfect level for me

now. I do inject it right before bedtime, but then always have a snack

afterward. " What insulin are you injecting at bedtime? Humalog? or Lantus?

I was also wondering if you knew about these new diabetic bars that you eat

at bedtime and they do a slow release of carbohydrates throughout the night

for people with nighttime lows? I'll try and locate the name of them.

Blessings,

Karyn , RN

Executive Director, PAI

Symposium August 28 & 29, 2003

May 10, 2003

.. that is good that you blood sugars are stable.

> You said, " My insulin has been adjusted to what appears to be

a perfect level for me now. I do inject it right before bedtime, but

then always have a snack afterward. " What insulin are you

injecting at bedtime? Humalog? or Lantus?

I was also wondering if you knew about these new diabetic bars

that you eat at bedtime and they do a slow release of

carbohydrates throughout the night for people with nighttime

lows? I'll try and locate the name of them.

Karyn , RN

Karyn,

It's Lantus that I take each night at bedtime. I'm down to 13 units

now. I've tried the diabetic bars, Jeannine was nice enough to

post the information on those on the diabetes support group site

that we both belong to. They are called " Extend " and they really

work well for most people....alas, but wouldn't you know it, not

me! I got some in the mail, free, and tried them two different

nights, and still had hypos. Jeannine uses them quite frequently

and has good results with them.

My insulin dosage has been lowered since I last tried them, so I

may give them another try. I had another hypo last night, well,

actually early this morning, even though I had a carbs and

protein snack after my bedtime injection. I may just lower that

insulin another unit and see if this helps. My daytime levels are

really reasonable, as long as I make concessions for exercise.

Any form of exercise brings me down fast, and I really have to

keep my eye on it. It's especially worrisome with all the running

around I've been doing to get to doctor's appointments, shop,

etc. You wouldn't think it would make that much difference, but I

seem to have a very fast metabolism in that regard, and if I make

a quick run through the grocery or do half an hour's housework,

I'll be in a hypo before I know it.

Thanks for the reminder about the diabetic bars, this may be a

good time to try them again. BTW, my 14 day average is 106,

and 30 is 112......so things are getting better!

With hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SE, SW Regional Rep

PAI, Intl.

Note: All comments or advice are personal opinion only, and

should not be substituted for professional medical consultation.

May 10, 2003