LOW DOSE OF INSULIN

 I have been diagnosed as pre-diabetic and my endocrinologist has enrolled me in a clinical

trial of a low dose of Lantus insulin to keep me from full blown diabetes.  The target is 95 for secutive five days.  OtherwiseI increase it one unit every week. When she first started me

on the insulin shots I asked her about cocktail hour.  She repllied this was a baby dose

and not to worry about discontinuing cocktail hour.  I am now up to 58 units once a day of

Lantus insulin.  I am wondering if this is still considered a baby dose.  I don't see her until

September so would appreciate any input from this forum.

Thanks! 

I agree, that sounds like a big dose to be taking. Sometimes taking too much insulin can have the same reaction as taking not enough, if that makes sense. You should probably go see your doc and ask about this. Also when you say cocktail hour, what are you drinking? Alcohol does funny things. Depending on what you're drinking your sugars could jump or drop drastically. When drinking i would stick to sugar free stuff like rum and diet coke, but make sure you still eat food to keep your sugars level. Coolers and beer have lots of sugar and carbs in them. Hope this helps.

I've been on meds for type 2 for about 10 yrs and have been off alcohol since I started my meds. Also, I've been on Lantus, 10 to 12 Units at bedtime since April. Your doctor's casual attitude about alcohol use with Lantus when it is plainly stated in the enclosed literature that you should not use alcohol in concurance with it makes me think you may have misunderstood her or she is not aware of how much insulin you are using. Just my two cents here, but I would think that someone using almost 60 units of insulin a day isn't pre-diabetic anymore. It might be time for some nutrition and diabetes classes for you and your significant other. Prediabetics can often control their sugars with correct diet and exercise.

Good luck with your doc visit.