Upping the dose
June 30, 2005
Just heard from my CDE and she agrees to up the dose and said to feel free to drop it back down if I can't tolerate it.
So I'm on 20 units now.
Benefits so far:
It is definately making eating easier to control. I don't feel hunger as often, and feel full more. I have been able to drop my calorie intake without feeling deprive.
I'm definately losing weight, though I've also upped my cardio this week.
Insulin usage is down.
Cons so far
Injections -- one of the reasons I went to the pump. The pump manufactures need to find a way to deal with this.
Supplies -- I have to carry syringes and another vial in my daily pack. I was carrying syringes before. I do try to keep the carrying weight down.
One more thing to keep up with.
Math -- I have to remember to half the carbs when I do symlin.