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My glucose counts have been on the rise averaging between 200-400. I am on 55 units of Apidra

Bruce Wexler
10/16/08
Bruce Wexler
Topics:Type 1Highs And Lows

Apidra 3 times daily plus a sliding scale plus 65 units of Levemir at night. Any suggestions about how to control my sugars. I eat a very healthy diet as well.

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I am 27, I was dignosed with Type 1.5/LADA in June 2004. I became...

Monday, October 20, 2008

Bruce-

 

Wow! I am not sure where to start because if you are taking that much insulin it seems like something else maybe wrong or you need some major adjustments.  Are you on an insulin pump? Do you exercise? are you insulin resistant?  There could be a lot of factors. Are you taking enough insulin to cover your meals? You should consult your physician because he or she will be able to help you make the adjust you may need.

 

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