Insulin intake

[Eswarpaidi]

I'm a man with weight of 140 kg

Now I'm taking insulin mixtard 70 units in the morning 20 units in the afternoon and 70 units in the night

Worried of my number of units is it okay to take that much

My hba1c is 7.5

Any suggestions and help thanks

[ramana42 Volunteer]

Real problem for you is your weight.Your diabetes will improve directly in proportion to your weight reduction.Try to analyze and understand why you are overweight.Such understanding alone will help you to find a solution for your problem.No doctor can help you unless you reduce your weight significantly.Your solution is in your hands.

[Activity2004 Administrator]

Are you type 1 or 2? Are you on any other medication? Are you counting carbs for your meals and snacks? Please consult your doctor before you change anything.

[gangadharan_nair]

Adopt diabetic diet and engage in yoga or some other exercise such as walking. Your HbA1c is high.

Improving HbA1c by 1% for people with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes cut the risk of microvascular complications by 20%.

Research has also shown that people with type 2 diabetes who reduce their HbA1c by 1% are:--

19% less likely to suffer cataracts.

16% less likely to suffer heart failure.

43% less likely to suffer amputation or death due to peripheral vascular disease.

Please learn more about diabetes and it's complications.

Please furnish your height so as to calculate body mass index.

Please also furnish your diabetes history.

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