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Are you thinking about asking for a C-peptide test, Pam? That would let you know if your pancreas is still making enough insulin. I know a few type 2's that are on Lantus as a basal and do very well with it. I use Novolog as my fast acting and Lantus as my basal. Yes, you can use the fast acting any time to correct a high blood sugar. I find the fast acting takes about 3 to 4 hours to do the job. I don't dare make a correction at 3 hours or I will go low, since there is still some insulin left in my body. It's kind of tricky counting carbs and figuring out how much insulin to take. Right now my insulin ratio is 15 carbs for 1 unit. And some foods just require more insulin to start with. You learn that through experience. But everyone is different. I had to do some experimenting to get to the 15:1 ratio, and our bodies can change where we eventually need more insulin for the carbs. I didn't think I could EVER give myself a shot! But when you get to that point where you have no choice, it is surprising how easy it is to do and seldom painful. Good luck, Pam. Suzanna |
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