Humulin sliding scale

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Avatar m tn I believe the poster is referring to one of the Regular insulins being given on a sliding scale. This is an outdated method of using insulin. My suggestion is to see an endo and get put on a regimen of basal and bolus (long acting and short acting) insulin and learn how to match your carbs to your insulin dose. You don't want to continue to have highs like that on a regular basis.
Avatar f tn s prescribe a long acting insulin (such as Lantus) to be taken daily and then also a shorter acting insulin to be used on a sliding scale. The person tests their blood sugar before each meal and at bed time and compares the result to the scale prescribed by the doctor and inject the appropriate amount of insulin (if indicated). It is a good idea to record these levels in a journal so it can be shared with the doctor. The idea is to keep the blood sugar at a steady, consistent level.
Avatar n tn Most endocrinologists will put a diabetic patient who uses insulin on a sliding scale of insulin, depending on what the blood glucose is when you test before a meal. The ideal is of course for glucose levels to be in the "normal" before meal range of between something like 70-126 (different doctors use slightly different numbers, but this is pretty typical). But we can't always have the ideal numbers -- if we DID, we wouldn't be diabetic!
Avatar m tn I feel I am on a huge dose for my sliding scale, which still barely seems to keep up. I am on Lantus 40 units, twice a day. Humalog sliding scale, starting at 20 units. For every 50 mg/dl over 150, 2 more units. In a typical day, Between 20-28 units multiple times a day. A1c=7.7 currently. Is Humalog maybe not the right choice if I need such high dosing?
Avatar n tn Take 10 units of Humalog before meals and 55units of Lantus before bed. What is the sliding scale when sick. Have sinus infection and bad cough.
Avatar m tn I take 24 units of lantic once a day NovoLog on the sliding scale what's the scale
Avatar m tn Does anyone use Novolog sliding scale for insulin diabetes? What health benefits you people get from it?
Avatar n tn my fathers blood sugar is 224 how many units of levemir flexpen do i give him his Dr put him on a sliding scale. i dont know what the dosage is ???? i give him humalog the scale is 200 to 250/ 5 units and so on. Is there a guideline of units for levemir ?
Avatar n tn My whole body starts swelling up after weeks of Humulin N shots starting from the feet and legs. I am very sure this is the cause because the swelling subsides and my body will return to normal if I stop my injections. Please help.
Avatar m tn I am taking Humulin-N but my sugar level every morning is around 225.
Avatar n tn I lost my sliding scale card that my Diabetes (Metabolic, Endocrine, and Diabetes) doctor gave me to use because I haven't had to use my Novalog since before Christmas. I currently have a virus and my sugars are out of control. What is the recommended dosage because I don't want to give myself too much or too little.
Avatar n tn I went to a diabetes education class that teaches about the sliding scale and how to take your Humalog. However, my doc gave me a formula to use to counteract high blood sugars when not enough insulin has been taken. It's (bloodsugar) - 100 divided by 40. So, if your blood sugar is 300 you would subtract 100 to get 200. Divide that by 40 to get 5 units of Humalog. I also have a scale for when I eat. It's for every 15 grams of carbs I take 2 units of Humalog.
Avatar f tn Definitely try Medicaid, but try Planned Parenthood as well they do services on a sliding scale. Try your free clinics as well. Contact the health department they should be able to give you more information and resources.
Avatar n tn it is usually recommended to contact your doctor to see how much short acting insulin to take (some doctors have a sliding scale on how much to give) Continue to drink lots of fluids. If a person has moderate to large ketone they have a condition called Ketonacidosis may be developing, this could be accompanied by vomiting and if severe coma.
Avatar f tn If you're in the US and need low cost care, Planned Parenthood is the first place I'd look--they have a sliding scale fee, and they have ob/gyns, which is what you need. If not, do a google search for free clinics in your area. You should see someone as soon as you can, because a 5 month period is definitely not normal (and you want to ask about anemia, not amaenia, just as a btw so they aren't confused).
943601 tn?1245484695 I have been controlling it with a sliding scale using Humalog Quick Pen. How fast does the ill-reversable damage set in? My medicine has been change from enailapril to coreg. Biopsity shows nothing.
Avatar n tn Since you have negative STD tests then this specific issue is not a STD. Can only advise you to see a Dr. Maybe find a free clinic or one that works on a sliding scale.
Avatar m tn There are absolutely programs that are either free or work on a sliding scale depending on what you are able to pay. No one deserves to suffer the way you are in pain now, and there are people who want to help you. Since I don't know where you are, I can't point you to an exact clinic or therapist, but I can PROMISE you they exist.
Avatar f tn Can you try to find a local clinic that charges on a sliding scale? I know someone who gets her regular ob care through Planned Parenthood and gets charged almost nothing.
Avatar f tn Why are you running out !?!??!?! If it is just running out refill the prescription early 2 days. If you have Humilin R on hand I question how old it is. If more than 30 days it is probably expired anyway. I also question having this Insulin as it has been largely discontinued for use as better insulins are now available. But the short answer is Novolog and Humlin R do not act in the same manner so substiuting can be very tricky and is probably not recommended.
Avatar n tn Hi guys, I was recently prescribed topamax for migraines but it's also decreased my appetite, meaning I don't have to take as much insulin on my sliding scale. But I've been experiencing A LOT of really bad lows lately. Any advice?
Avatar f tn I don't think it's a cyst or even a breast-related lump. I can't feel any nodule, and it's only visible when I raise my arm. The best way I can describe it is it's a lump-like bulge along the vein (it's also painless, no redness or tenderness or anything like that). Not aware of any clinics that would see me without insurance, but even if I were able to find someplace, what diagnostics or treatment could I really get w/o insurance?
Avatar m tn planned parenthood also charges on a sliding scale. you have to check to see if your local PP offers type specific herpes igg blood testing or not , many don't unfortunately. You also probably will not get hepatitis testing there either.
Avatar f tn t have insurance or a regular medical doctor, am urgent care doctor could take care of this easily for you and you could self pay on a sliding fee scale to make it affordable. Let us know how things go.
2010625 tn?1329372056 I am going to a place that goes on a sliding scale fee, but they no longer offer individual therapy to those without insurance due to budget cuts. I am on medication, I increase my dose tonight so I hope it helps give me a little bit more relief. I am agnostic I really don't like the idea of going to a religious place for help. I am not prejudiced against religious people or anything, to each their own, but it is just not something I feel is right for me personally.