Questions about Novolog

Okay, so... This is what I've been prescribed now. I am to cut back on the
Lantus to 46 units and shoot in 6 units of Novolog per meal, assuming my BG
is in range. Range being 90-130. If it is above that, I am to use an
additional unit for every point. Oh great! Math was never my strong point.

It says to inject it 5 to 10 minutes prior to eating. That's easy enough to
do at home. But what do I do when I am at a restaurant? How will I know
when to inject it? I've heard/read that you just inject and if the food
doesn't come in time to eat a roll. That won't work for me because of the
food allergies. I can't eat most rolls. No problem at a Mexican restaurant
because there will be chips. No problem except that I have to deduct the
carbs in those chips from my meal.

Next thing I don't know. What do I do with the insulin if I am out? Just
put it in my purse? That's fine unless the temp. exceeds 86%. It doesn't
usually get that hot here, but I am thinking of a trip to the zoo last year
where it was miserably hot. What do I do then? Can I get one of those Frio
thingies and leave it in the hot car? Do I have to carry it around with me?
And what about the needles? Here, I have to dispose of them in a specified
sharps container. I have one at my house and so does my dad. But I don't
think I've seen any when we've been out. They did have them in some public
restrooms in Oakland when we lived in CA. The nurse said something about
capping them and sticking them back in my purse until I got home, but that
doesn't sound like a really good idea.

Thanks!


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  • Re: Questions about Novolog
    ... It says to inject it 5 to 10 minutes prior to eating. ... food doesn't come in time to eat a roll. ... deduct the carbs in those chips from my meal. ... purse until I got home, but that doesn't sound like a really good idea. ...
    (alt.support.diabetes)
  • Re: Questions about Novolog
    ... It says to inject it 5 to 10 minutes prior to eating. ... food doesn't come in time to eat a roll. ... deduct the carbs in those chips from my meal. ... nurse said something about capping them and sticking them back in my purse ...
    (alt.support.diabetes)
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  • Re: Questions about Novolog
    ... It says to inject it 5 to 10 minutes prior to eating. ... food doesn't come in time to eat a roll. ... purse until I got home, but that doesn't sound like a really good idea. ... I use the Novolog pens. ...
    (alt.support.diabetes)