So, today I went to the endocrinologist and the CNS (certified nurse specialist) put me on a regiment of insulin. It consists of a nightly long lasting insulin shot that is administered at 10pm and then the next regimen is of fast acting insulin. This insulin is taken before every meal. Thus, before every meal I check my blood sugar, and then dial in a unit of insulin according to the reading. The injection is of pen type and works like an epi pen that I inject into my stomach, and because I am somewhat thin (thanks diabetes...) the needle I use is the smallest available- about the size and gauge of my Delica lancet. I have to work my way up to an insulin pump, and I can only use one after my glucose is under control on administered insulin.
The antibodies test registered a .7, I believe, on my lab results, so this is a high indicator of type 1 diabetes, and also the C-Peptide test was 1.1, which is in range but is still extremely low. So, basically, my pancreas is producing just enough insulin to keep me working for a little bit, but the glipizide, which is forcing more insulin to be made, is actually speeding up the destruction of the beta cells in my pancreas. So the regimen of glipizide and metformin has been stopped. It's insulin all the way now!
P.S. If you want to inject into your leg, be wary that because this is where a lot of muscle interaction occurs, the insulin will be used up faster than if it was injected into the stomach.
I also would like to add, that I found a school with an Aviation Management degree closer in Texas. I am actually going to go to Central Texas College / Central A&M University to get a bachelors in Aviation Sceince with an emphasis on Aviation Management. Here I will also get my private pilot's license.
Let's keep our fingers crossed!
This is Evan,
Signing off.
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