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I’m one week into a 6 month study trialling a new insulin. I get supplies of this in 2 days but I wont know whether I’ll be getting the “placebo” or not.
Being monitored up to 9 times a day now, I was wondering if there was a ballpark figure that sugar levels should be after 2 hours of a main meal. It’s going to depend on what and how much is eaten but is there an acceptable range or figure?
Since I’m being monitored so closely, I’m being VERY VERY good with food in that I’m just not snacking at all. This has produced some really weird figures. eg last night’s dinner was at 5.30 pm and I had nothing until this morning. Last thing last night I was 6.1, this morning 4.8 – that’s 14 hours later! No hypo! WEIRD.
red
I asked the question of the Trial Drug nurse. The magic number is approx 8
The syringe I have to use has a needle 12.7mm long! Sounds LONG but it sounds better if you say ½”
They said not to stick it in all the way AND do it at 45°.
The things I do for a trial!
One excellent thing so far – I’ve lost 2 kgs this week just from not nibbling
red
Interesting.
Ideal BGL’s are 4-6 fasting; 4-8 2 hours after meals.
Why such a long needle? Doesnt the trial know the current recomendations – that length is not important, and that as small as 4mm may be ok to use for you? Or is using a 12mm needle part of the trial.
I’d be concerned about not having snacks. Increasing the risk of hypos – depending on the insulin and your general activity over the day. Do you have access to a dietitian with this trial or otherwise?
Hi guys
I suspect it is to do with the particular insulin and maybe needing a longer needle for some reason? What is the insulin Red?
Helen
Hi guys
I suspect it is to do with the particular insulin and maybe needing a longer needle for some reason? What is the insulin Red?
Helen
Spot on, Helen.
The insulin is “guarded” from being known. Apparently it’s not secure enough to be put in a pen.
The bottle is the weirdest looking thing as it has a long neck which guides the syringe and needle.
I have to return the insulin bottle straight away when it becomes empty.
As to what the insulin is, not even the Australian staff know.
Regarding hypos, I have received excellent info on food nutrition both orally and in print.
I am quite aware when a hypo is starting but it is something that happens infrequently.
I find that I can easily exist on 2 Weetbix for breakfast and that will last me for 5 to 6 hours.
Snacking in the past was the reason I didn’t lose any weight. If my regular checking reveals
at some stage that levels are getting low, sure, I’ll have a snack.
The knowledge that my levels are being remotely monitored has kept me on the straight and narrow.
Let this be a permanent change.
red
Helen, I think I misunderstood your query about the type of insulin – it’s basal.
red
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