Testing procedure for decreasing Insulin

[cincywbbw]

I am on day 2 of induction and I have already seen lower results in my BG testing, nomally by this time I would have a BG sometimes as high a 325, tonight 2 hrs after eating chicken wings and broccoli, I am amazed at my blood sugar, 164. While it aint perfect yet, for me this is a drastic change. Enough for me to decrease my normal 70 units of levemire to 60 units so I dont drop too low. I am surely keeping a close eye on my BG's because I am not going to be happy until I am off the shots.

[cincywbbw]

After reading the DANDR In the part of what meds affect the atkins diet I decided to Try going without any of my long acting insulin. to my amazement, my morning BG was 155, I thought for sure it would be up in the 200 range as it normally is. As I continue on this journey, I was amazed that my BG was only 135 last night, So I definaltey see my Blood sugar stabilizing. I dont advise anyone to stop taking their insulin without their Doctors approval. I just had to try it for myself.

[Coop2004]

Originally Posted by cincywbbw

After reading the DANDR In the part of what meds affect the atkins diet I decided to Try going without any of my long acting insulin. to my amazement, my morning BG was 155, I thought for sure it would be up in the 200 range as it normally is. As I continue on this journey, I was amazed that my BG was only 135 last night, So I definaltey see my Blood sugar stabilizing. I dont advise anyone to stop taking their insulin without their Doctors approval. I just had to try it for myself.

Cincy,

Although I'm fortunate that I don't need to take insulin, I agree that any decrease in one's insulin dosage or stopping it altogether, should be under the advise of one's Doctor or Medical Professional. I would strongly suggest discussing this with your own Doctor or Medical Professional to see what they say.

This being said, great news for you!!