schomburg
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Dick Schomburg
I'm about to seek a Class-3 Special Issuance as an insulin-dependent Type-2 diabetic, and think this might be of interest to others in a similar situation.
I use Lantus insulin, with a nominal 24-hour release, injected once daily at bedtime. I had found that my maximum usable dose was 32U, limited by hypoglycemic tendencies the following morning. Then, a couple of months ago I learned about a line of slow-release carbohydrate products, similar to granola bars, based on un-cooked cornstarch. They contain 21 grams of carbohydrates and release over 8 to 9 hours. By eating one of these with the nightly injection, I have been able to increase my insulin dose to 36U while achieving pre-breakfast blood glucose readings in the 90-100 mg/dL range. I credit this with the recent improvement (to 6.9%) in my A1c test results. Product info is at www.extendbar.com. I'm told there are several companies making similar products.
Regards, Dick
I use Lantus insulin, with a nominal 24-hour release, injected once daily at bedtime. I had found that my maximum usable dose was 32U, limited by hypoglycemic tendencies the following morning. Then, a couple of months ago I learned about a line of slow-release carbohydrate products, similar to granola bars, based on un-cooked cornstarch. They contain 21 grams of carbohydrates and release over 8 to 9 hours. By eating one of these with the nightly injection, I have been able to increase my insulin dose to 36U while achieving pre-breakfast blood glucose readings in the 90-100 mg/dL range. I credit this with the recent improvement (to 6.9%) in my A1c test results. Product info is at www.extendbar.com. I'm told there are several companies making similar products.
Regards, Dick