Insulin and other meds don't seem to be working.
Hi, 49M 340lbs, down from 450+ several years ago. I just started about 1.5 months ago to try and get my health under control again after falling off the wagon for a year or so. Early last week doctor prescribed Lantus 10 units/night, which I have now titrated up to 24 units as of last night, and am seeing little to no change from that. I'm also on Metformin 1000mg daily which the doctor upped to 2000mg daily yesterday, and also prescribed Novolog. Took the 4 units per the sliding scale last night for my 250 bg reading, and it didn't seem to do anything. I just took 8 units of Novolog this morning after eating 2 boiled eggs for breakfast and it's doing nothing, even going up a little. Currently at around 240-250 now.
I am also starting Mounjaro 2.5mg today. I had blood work results reviewed yesterday and nothing alarming except high cholesterol. Liver/kidney function is fine. Free testosterone is low.
I'm just getting so frustrated because I'm been exercising, eating very, very low carb, drinking nothing but water, taking all this medicine, and just not seeing any change. My blood sugar will rarely get to 180ish but not much lower than that.
It seems like the insulin does nothing for me. It seems like I would see SOME change at least.
Anyone else experienced similar? Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated!