[Diabetes-talk] Levemir

[d m gina]

Hi Mike,
yes I sure am watching what I am eating.
Love those raps.
this time of year I have them allot.
I hate to cook in the summer.
It was interesting to me after the walk, i took my reading, where it 
was way over two hundred.
As the nurse shared with me, it takes a body time to get used to it.
Don't be afraid.
I have a notes section on my computer, where I am writing down my 
numbers so that I can send them over to the doctor on Monday.
then we will work from there.
I was asked if I would go back on the victoza where I said no.
It effected my heart to much.
I know I am not a huge eater.
I spoke with the cordinator on this.
It means allot to me when you come back Mike,
I feel all will be ok then.
Thanks,

Original message:
> Joy is correct. Like lantus (glargine), Levemir (detemir) is a long-acting
> insulin. As Joy found out, for some individuals, it doesn't last quite
> twenty-four hours. Its purpose is to give a basal dose of insulin (a normal
> pancreas puts out a bit of insulin all the time to control your blood
> sugar); so that someone without insulin always will have some. It also is
> used to sort of smooth out the blood sugar highs. I suspect that this is why
> you're being given it. As Joy says, five units isn't very much for a basal
> insulin but they probably want to start you out and build up so you won't
> have an insulin reaction from too much.

> Actually, although levemir can be used to supplement the insulin you're
> making, the victosa which you couldn't tolerate is specifically designed to
> suppress high insulin readings.

> In any event, be patient and watch your carbs.

> Mike Freeman


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Diabetes-talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
> Joy Stigile
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 4:15 PM
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Levemir

> Hi Dar!

> I did use Levemir for a short time.  I stopped because I was not able to get

> it to last 24 hours.  This is not a quick acting Insulin.  Rather it is a
> slow acting type like Lantus, which takes 3 or 4 days to effect your blood
> sugar level.  Five units is not a lot of insulin, so don't worry about
> getting low yet.

> Remember Insulin does not cause weight gain but being in great control after

> not being in control will cause you to gain weight, which is possible to
> lose with more exercise.

> Joy


> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "d m gina" <dmgina at samobile.net>
> To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2013 2:33 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Levemir


>> Hi there,
>> I wanted to get the correct spelling hope I did.
>> do any of you take this insulin, while I was told you can gain weight no
>> fun.
>> I have worked so hard to get weight off seems discouraging.
>> Oh well I will keep doing what I am doing.
>> I am starting at five units each morning, this was the first day.
>> I am hoping the number readings will be kinder tomorrow smile.
>> Just eating a sandwich for lunch a grilled ham and cheese the numbers
>> danced up to 192.
>> this morning started the day at 109.
>> We spent the evening out on the paddio.
>> Well I will do a ladies walk on Saturday.
>> I chose to walk instead of run.
>> I have a fiend going with me.
>> I don't feel that I will have any problems, where I will take something
>> with me to make sure all is well.
>> I'm excited about this.
>> so as you can see, I am keeping quite busy.
>> Do share if any of you take this, what you found if you gained weight, got

>> more hungry than usual,
>> Got to where you were not hungry giggle, a dream for sure smile.
>> Just some thoughts.

>> --
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