[seschenfelder]

Something I've wondered about, but it's bad today. What do I do if I've taken my insulin, and lose my appetite?

Today's example. (as a note, I'm an amputee, that added to the stress of the morning.) I fell before going to work. The prosthetic made it more painful and difficult to get up. I made it in to work and took a pain pill. My boss insisted I eat, and got me a sandwich. I wasn't terribly hungry but agreed I should eat. I checked my levels, a bit high, 135, went ahead and took my insulin.

And now have NO appetite.

This has happened before. I take the insulin, it should be 5-10 minutes before I eat. I'll be hungry, ready to eat, take the insulin, and lose my appetite completely. I know I need to eat, but can't face the idea of eating.

I don't want to get too low, but what should I do when that happens? I'm glaring at the sandwich now (like THAT will help) forcing myself to try to eat.

[dano]

Welcome to the forum!

Try taking your insulin after you eat, this works well for me.

If you take the insulin and don't eat a meal, you will need to graze to keep from getting low. Generally you can constantly eat very small snacks to accomplish this. Good luck with your control and management.