I have to take massive doses to get my sugar below 250. I'm talking 100 units of Novolin "N" at night with some Novolin "R" mixed in (40-80 units) and 100 units "N" in the morning with "R" along with a miday injection of "R" anywhere of 30-100 units.The doctor has me on a sliding scale but the puny 3-18 units didn't cut it.What else can i do to get it blood sugar lower but by using more?A1C was 14...
GTA | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/9/2018
Condition: High Blood Sugar
Overall rating 3.0
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I have gained 40 pounds in 1-1/2 months since I started taking this insulin.
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swanezy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
9/10/2012
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 1.3
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Lows come on so fast, the patient thinks they had a black out for god's sake.
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TS4759 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/3/2012
Condition: High Blood Sugar
Overall rating 5.0
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this medication works fine for me, tho I do have to watch what I eat so my blood sugar level doesn't drop too much.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/7/2011
Condition: Diabetes Mellitus with Severe Insulin Resistance
Overall rating 5.0
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I take this stuff every day and it has done a great job at helping to control my sugar
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possumlips | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/10/2011
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 3.0
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I have to take massive doses to get my sugar below 250. I'm talking 100 units of Novolin "N" at night with some Novolin "R" mixed in (40-80 units) and 100 units "N" in the morning with "R" along with a miday injection of "R" anywhere of 30-100 units.The doctor has me on a sliding scale but the puny 3-18 units didn't cut it.What else can i do to get it blood sugar lower but by using more?A1C was 140 last visit.When i used what the doctor told be it stayed in the 400-500 range!I've gained weight since on insulin about 3 years ago up from 280 to 304.I can't exercise because of lower back pain.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/12/2010
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 4.0
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RUBYDIAMOND | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/1/2010
Condition: High Blood Sugar
Overall rating 3.3
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BEEN DIABETIC FOR 20 YRS..USE TO TAKE HUMILIN...INSULIN GOT VERY EXPENSIVE.INSULIN IS NOT GENERIC..MY INS CO NOT COVER IT..AETNA. NOW I USE NOVOLIN..CHEAPER. I WOULD LIKE TO USE HUMILIN BUT $20.00 MORE THAN NOVOLIN.ANY SUGGESTIONS
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lee | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/25/2010
Condition: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on insulin over 35 years I have found this one to be pretty good. You do have to learn to use it. Smaller amounts work for me. After a meal.
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bikerbitch1 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/22/2009
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 2.3
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BLOOD SUGAR ARE HIGH IN 300 RANGE
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/25/2009
Condition: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Overall rating 2.3
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tbby | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/17/2009
Condition: Test Performed to Diagnose Growth Hormone Problems
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/12/2009
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 1.0
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Blood sugars drop very low not able to balance out for the time of day.tried to lower dosage 7 still dropping blood sugars.
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gerry522 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
10/16/2008
Condition: Diabetes
Overall rating 1.0
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I get huge lumps on my belly from using Novolin Insulin. I first thought it was the alcohol swabs but then I started not using the swabs and I got the same reaction. It doesn't seem to help my numbers any also. I have tried injections in my belly and my thighs and get the same unimpressive results. I do not care for this insulin at all. It is the first insulin Ihave tried.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/24/2008
Condition: High Blood Sugar
Overall rating 2.0
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Robert | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2007
Condition: High Blood Sugar
Overall rating 4.3
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I have high blood sugar level. thant is 350-603!!!i KNOW THAT IS TOO HIGH!
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