Novorapid Reaction but not a Hypo

[Sylkwood]

I would like other Diabetic's views please on the following.
I have been having terrible blasts every so often for the last 12 months at least and no one can answer me as to what they are. It has got to be something i have regularly and I am whittling it down bit by bit as to what it could be. I am wondering now whether it is my insulin and my bolus one not my basal as this has been changed in the last 4 months and I still get these terrible feelings.

So does anyone think that after years of taking novorapid your body can become allergic to it ?, and I know it sounds daft but can you have a phantom hypo where you have all the feelings and sensations of having a hypo yet your blood sugar is well above 5.0 mmol.
Any advice or experiences would greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Do you know if your BG is dropping at the time?

Sometimes I get hypo symptoms above 4 when my BG is dropping rapidly - especially if I’ve been running a little high recently.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

I suppose the other possibility is that it’s not related to BG or diabetes at all.

What sort of symptoms are you experiencing?

 

[rebrascora]

Hi.

Can you tell us a bit more about these episodes and when they occur. Is there any pattern to them?
False hypos definitely do occur and particularly if your BG levels have been running on the high side for a while.

Can I ask if you pre bolus your Novorapid and if so how long before food? Just wondering if your BG is going high because the glucose from your food is hitting your blood stream before the NR and then the insulin is kicking in later and bringing you tumbling back down, making you feel unwell.... This can be a particular problem in the morning because many of us find that NR takes much longer to get going on a morning (probably due to Dawn Phenomenon) and I have to inject my NR over an hour before breakfast otherwise I get a huge spike and then drop later.
I am not recommending you bolus your insulin that far in advance, but experiment with increasing it in 5 min increments each day until you find what works for you.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

If it was your insulin you would have the symptoms all the time surely?

 

[trophywench]

Not clear myself on what you are describing when you say 'these blasts' - the only blasts I have would be enormous farts!

 

[Kaylz]

Not clear myself on what you are describing when you say 'these blasts' - the only blasts I have would be enormous farts!

I wish there were more reactions to choose from rather than just having like, this deserves a big LOL! xx

 

[Pumper_Sue]

I wish there were more reactions to choose from rather than just having like, this deserves a big LOL! xx

Try these http://emoticons.datahamster.com/

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Not clear myself on what you are describing when you say 'these blasts' - the only blasts I have would be enormous farts!

 

[Kaylz]

Try these http://emoticons.datahamster.com/

Cheers Sue I always wondered where others got these types from, I'll have a look later and see if I can figure out how to add them to posts now! xx

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Cheers Sue I always wondered where others got these types from, I'll have a look later and see if I can figure out how to add them to posts now! xx

All you do is click on the one you want scroll up to the top of the page where you will see a box with the link in it just copy and paste it on to the post you want, making sure the BBcode has the box ticked (top one)

 

[Inka]

You’ve opened a can of worms there @Pumper_Sue

@Sylkwood When you said “blasts”, I assumed you meant episodes of hotness/sweatiness like you get with some hypos. If so, could it be actual hot flushes - ie hormonal?

 

[Kaylz]

When

didn't think men experienced those! lol xx

 

[Inka]

Some do @Kaylz

“The symptoms of conditions that people often label as male menopause emerge more slowly and subtly and less severely than in menopause.

The decrease in the levels of male hormone, or testosterone, is less severe than the drop in hormone levels for women throughout menopause.The varied signs and symptoms some people attribute to male menopause include:

• hot flashes
• moodiness and irritability
• fat build-up around the abdomen and the chest
• loss of muscle mass
• dry, thin skin
• excessive sweating “

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/266749#symptoms

 

[Kaylz]

Hmm @Inka well it's true what they say, you learn something new everyday, never known anyone personally likes xx

 

[KARNAK]

You’ve opened a can of worms there @Pumper_Sue

@Sylkwood When you said “blasts”, I assumed you meant episodes of hotness/sweatiness like you get with some hypos. If so, could it be actual hot flushes - ie hormonal?

No chance @Inka TW meant farts, its better than semtex.

Well said @Kaylz you can smell the sweetness of it.😱

 

[trophywench]

I did indeed mean severe wind escaping the confines of the body - and we don't own a dog so it has to be my husband or I.

Question - you aren't on any drugs regarding a prostate problem, are you?

 

[SB2015]

Hi @Sylkwood

Just tracking through the extensive advice on other ‘blasts’, and wondering if you can tell us anymore about your symptoms? It is always worth remembering that symptoms we experience are not always associated with diabetes. Let us know how you are doing.