nsulin Question fornew person

[stremel]

just been put on insulin after 25 years of pills, told to take 4 units, but after 4 hours sugar is 450, after a 200 reading in the morning and eating only oatmeal.  How many units can I take to lower the 450

Hello stremel,

It seems clear that 4 units of insulin is not enough to reduce your blood sugar but I wouldn't suggest you increase your insulin by yourself. You should make another appointment to see your doctor to set up a plan to increase your insulin.  It can be a bit tricky as you can only increase the dose a small amount each day, but your doctor should be able to provide you with a plan that will safely meet your insulin needs.  I wish you the best, and hope you get well soon!

Alan

[diabetes86]

Did the MD tell you how to titrate your insulin?  We cant tell you how much to take!  For 1 thing you dont say what insulin your on (different insulin's have different onset times, duration and strength)  Not to mention that everybody needs different amounts.  What I take for insulin would Kill others.

You do say you eat oatmeal  Oatmeal is a carbohydrate, carbs raise BG  ALL carbs raise BG.   eat less carbs have less BG rise need less insulin.

Carbs include but not limited to wheat, rice, potato, pasta, most fruit,  BREAD.