I’m Into Apidra
When I first went on a carb counting regimen, after six months of pills that did nothing except make me sick, and another six months of NPH and R, which dropped me like a stone at random, unpredictable times, I used Humalog.
I liked Humalog. I was able to keep my TDD low, and I seemed to respond well to its peaks and duration. At some point, I don’t even know when, I was switched over to Novolog. It might have been for insurance purposes or maybe it was when I moved to insulin pump therapy. I honestly can’t remember.
I have a point (I’m just getting there slowly, like everything else I’m doing today). Since using Novolog, my TDD has slowly been creeping up. Is it insulin resistance because I’m a lazy putz who doesn’t want to exercise? Possibly. But, it could also be that Novolog’s peak time and duration have so totally screwed up my dosing that I’m taking more and more correction boluses for foods that shouldn’t require a correction. I’ve had to tweak my basals more, too.
So, not liking the fact that I’m taking so much more insulin than I used to, I did some research. I know, I know, you’re all shocked and amazed. What I learned is that Novolog has a reputation for being the slowest acting of the three rapid insulins (Novolog, Humalog, and Apidra). What most people say is that Apidra is the fastest. Some people have even cut down their TDD with Apidra.
While I’m not expecting miracles, I do think it’s time to make a change. So, first thing this morning, I dialed up Dr. S’s office to see about making the switch. I know he must think I’m a complete pain in the ass at this point (first the switch from MM CGM to Dexcom, then from MM 722 to Omnipod, and now from Novolog to Apidra), but my goal is to achieve better numbers, so that should be commended, right. I’m still a pain in the ass, though. I know it, and I’m ok with it.
So, I’ve tried Humalog (and liked it), I’m using Novolog (not happily), and I now I’m switching to Apidra.
I’m also starting an exercise schedule and eating more healthier (yes, I know that’s not grammatically correct, but I like it, so deal).
Themocracy
Hey Shannon,
I was only diagnosed in 2008 but Apidra was the first (and only) fast acting insulin my doctor put me on. I really like it. It is quite fast acting. I find that I have to shoot up (still on shots) for dinner after I eat. (I think at the end of the day, I digest my food slower.) Good luck with it!
Awesome. I like being a pain in the butt too. heehee. I haven’t used anything but Novolog since my insurance many years ago said that they wouldn’t cover Humalog anymore and Apidra has been “too new” for my insurance to cover that one as well. I’ll need to check back into that. Thanks for posting your findings on that, it never even occurred to me that Novolog could be why my TDD’s are so high. Even my CDE has been amazed at how much I take. Thanks! I hope it works out well for you!
Change is good! I’m hoping this one will be the best yet
Good luck and keep us posted on your progress!