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There are different types of insulin. Fast acting within 1/2 hour, reg insulin, long acting. I was on all three types. I am sensitive to insulin so needed small amounts of each type. 8-9 units of NPH and 2 units of Reg in morning. At dinner time I took Ultralente = long acting. Took me through the night. If sugars were to high, during illness, I would need to take 2-3 units of Reg. Balancing act!
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@helena341
I did not know about the difference in types of insulin. I am sure my wife did not know about the different types of insulin. I know she has viles of insulin but she uses that to fill her automatic device.
You posted that the fast acting is within 1/2 hour. My wife thinks it is instant. She gets her insulin from an automatic pump. Do you know if the auto pump has the fast acting or reg insulin?
She can asked her endcotronologist about this and will but if you can provide information on this would appreciate it as both of us did not know about the different types. She talks about doing a BOLO when she eats to compensate for carbohydrates. And again if her number gets to high.