Feeling awful--Dr. just doubled my insulin--

slynnmo
on 5/6/09 11:29 am - MN
I am waiting for Insurance to approve me. They denied my first request. None of the DR.s can figure out why. I have been on 7 shots a day for awhile. Yesterday My Diabetic DR. decided to double my insulin. So now I am on almost 200 units a day. I increased it this morning and thru the day. I feel awful. Dizzy--tired---crabby (as my kids would tell you). Any suggestions to feel better would be appreciated.
Sharin
(deactivated member)
on 5/7/09 7:52 am - Woodbridge, VA
Is it causing you to have lows? I would be testing MANY times a day if my insulin were just doubled - that's a big change.
nursevil
on 5/9/09 11:44 am - Tuttle, OK
Is it your long acting insulin that was doubled?  You might try breaking up the long acting insulin to twice a day so that you won't get so low.  That is what I do and it works for me.  Also, try small meals six times a day.  Hope that helps.
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Latte
on 5/10/09 3:40 pm
 I know what your sayin by feelin crabby, i was taking a combo of 60-62 units 4 times a day.  drinking lots of water helps and walking.  But too much walking can lead to a low so take a little less long acting.  hope that helps
katie0174
on 5/14/09 4:20 pm - brownsville, TX
Oh my dear...  I am so sorry.  What type of insulin are you on currently?  I was up to 7 shots a day in 2007.  I made the decision to get on an insulin pump that injects novelog every hour.  I had a an aic of7 within 50 days.   

They are normally covered by insurance and make life a lot more comfortable.

Hope this helps.

Feel better.

Katie
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kious5
on 8/7/09 3:04 pm
Have you had an A1C test lately?  If not, request one to see where your bloodsugar level is at and go from there.
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