Combing insulin

[aliendancer]

I've just been switched from Novilin NPH to Lantus. I'm to start at 10 units. for one to one correlation that seems to little, I was using 16 - 22 units at bedtime. Also is anyone combining both Novilin NPH and Lantus with Lantus at bedtime and the NPH at a lower dose around noon.

[WaveRider]

OK, that's better and how they should be taken. I took your comment literally where "combining" is defined by Websters a: to become one b: to unite to form a chemical compound, as it would apply to "mixing".

[aliendancer]

Not mixing them. Taking lantus at bedtime and NPH at around noon.

[WaveRider]

"I'm to start at 10 units. for one to one correlation that seems to little, I was using 16 - 22 units at bedtime."
Your dosage variant should be discussed with your doctor as he/she - from your medical records/history - can explain the reason why.

"...is anyone combining both Novilin NPH and Lantus..."
From Sanofi-Aventis makers of Lantus, "Do NOT dilute or mix Lantus® with any other insulin or solution. It will not work as intended and you may lose blood sugar control, which could be serious. Lantus® must only be used if the solution is clear and colorless with no particles visible."