For people who use multiply daily injections as their primary method of insulin dosing, how many injections do you typically administer in one day?

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For people who use multiply daily injections as their primary method of insulin dosing, how many injections do you typically administer in one day?

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Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Manager of Marketing at T1D Exchange.

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ConnieT1D62

N/A because I use a pump. However, occasionally I take a vacation from pump use and use MDI dosing, usually at least 4 times a day for basal and meal coverage. Plus I may give an additional mini bolus dose to counteract a hypoglycemic rebound.

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Lawrence S.

I do not use MDI’s. But, years ago, when I did injections, I averaged 3 times per day, plus occasional additional doses for high blood sugars, or unusual circumstances.

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1. Lawrence S.
  
  Regular 3 times per day, NPH 2 times per day.
  
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Maureen Helinski

Long ago I did use multiple daily injections and there were many, many, because I snacked between meals often. Everytime I put something in my mouth I needed insulin. Now I am happier with a pump.

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Amanda Barras

N/A On a pump now, but was up to 7-8x a day on MDI.

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Bruce Johnson

After being cut off from my pump MDI is very difficult

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1. Jane Cerullo
  
  I chose to go back to MDI. Do not miss my pump at all. Biut we are all different.
  
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Jane Cerullo

I split my Toujeo into am/pm doses. And probably 3 or 4 bolus doses.

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George Lovelace

26 years ago before I got a Pump I used “the Poor Man’s Pump” taking a dose of Ultralente in the morning and at night and using Humalog MDI for Carbs and Corrections, some days I took up to 14 injections. Glad to be on the Tandem w/CIQ

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sweetcharlie

T1D=70 yrs, Age= 91 yrs… so I can’t recall exactly… Mostly it was once a day … then some at 2 times a day… then back to onece a day… then when the Human insulin came, I tried MDI for a short while [ NOT GOOD for me!!!!] Went back to once a day for a long time now…. in the morning…. Humalin 70/30…

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Jeff Balbirnie

Over 5/6 MDI per day… I must be missing something here. Assuming both long and short acting iand assuming a split dosage morning and bed (long acting) how on earth would anybody get over 5/6 MDI ? It would be massive “stacking” and dangerous as all get out???? 8, 10 times a day… that literally would be impossible except only using micro dosing. How on earth would that many ever possibly work????

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