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Chris Geoghooligan<p>Attn: <a href="https://toot.community/tags/T1D" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>T1D</span></a> folks.</p><p>Have you any experience with <a href="https://toot.community/tags/fiasp" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>fiasp</span></a>, particularly as used in an <a href="https://toot.community/tags/insulin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>insulin</span></a> pump? How does it compare to <a href="https://toot.community/tags/humalog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>humalog</span></a> or <a href="https://toot.community/tags/novolog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>novolog</span></a>?</p><p>I take <a href="https://toot.community/tags/novolog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>novolog</span></a> via my <a href="https://toot.community/tags/tandem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tandem</span></a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/tslim" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>tslim</span></a>, but I’m finding it increasingly difficult to control my BG as my <a href="https://toot.community/tags/gastroparesis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>gastroparesis</span></a> grows more erratic over time. I’m wondering if a faster-acting insulin might help, allowing me to NOT bolus until I see a BG rise when my stupid stomach decides to start digesting (sometimes immediately, sometimes 4 hours later).</p>
BedastGPT<p>Humalog and Lyumjev are both lispro insulins. The difference is the acid used in Lyumjev to stimulate blood flow at the injection site for faster absorption.</p><p>Often, this is not noticed with pen injections. But in a pump, where there’s a relatively continuous infusion and occasional bolus infusions at the same place, Lyumjev can become painful.</p><p>Some people adjust to it. I have not.</p><p>Those who like the performance of Lyumjev but find it too uncomfortable to use in an insulin pump might try mixing Humalog and Lyumjev to reduce the bite. I know of one person that does a 1:1 ratio of the two, and another person who does 3:1 Humalog to Lyumjev (25% Lyumjev).</p><p>I am using a 3:1 mix right now. It feels like full strength Lyumjev.</p><p>My first go with Humalog was just 100% Humalog so I could assess how I respond to it. There was no pain. In fact, I didn’t feel boluses at all. I did notice the difference in timing, but it was super minor and easy to adjust to.</p><p>Even though I am now no longer planning to mix Lyumjev and Humalog, this was still a successful experiment because I learned something. And that’s good! I now have a path forward with my insulin use, and honestly, keeping it simple with something I’m pretty sure will work fine feels a bit better anyway.</p><p>One thing I’ve learned in the management of my illnesses is experimentation to find the best management is part of it.</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/Diabetes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Diabetes</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Insulin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Insulin</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Humalog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Humalog</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Lyumjev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Lyumjev</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/InsulinPump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InsulinPump</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Experiment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Experiment</span></a></p>
BedastGPT<p>Today I started using Humalog in my pump. Lyumjev was a bit rough.</p><p>Just did my first bolus after several hours of just basal rate. I didn’t feel it. No irritation. It was almost 9U total.</p><p>Now I just need a good reliable CGM and this will be probably as good a pump experience as I can get.</p><p><a href="https://beige.party/tags/Diabetes" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Diabetes</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Tandem" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tandem</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Mobi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Mobi</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Lyumjev" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Lyumjev</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Humalog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Humalog</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Insulin" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Insulin</span></a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/InsulinPump" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>InsulinPump</span></a></p>