Gonna use INSULIN for my first time. Have a ??

Fullybuilt · Oct 18, 2006

Only gonna start at 4iu's(humalog)PWO and work my way up, but i have a question. Im gonna buy one of those glucose readers, but how ofter should I check my levels. Im thinking since i'll only be using pwo, maybe i should check my natural levels pwo first, then drink my normal pwo drink and check my levels 1hr later. Then check again 2-3hrs after that. And write it down. Then i'll inject 4iu's slin and immediately drink 40-50simple sugars and 50g whey. Then check my levels 15min after, then 1hr later(and eat about 40carbs from rice and chicken) then again 15min after that meal and then check again 2-3hrs later to make sure they are normal agian. Does this sound right? Thanks

Nssca · Oct 18, 2006

I think you should read some of the articles on this site... most of what you ask is here, just need to look for it.

Fullybuilt · Oct 19, 2006

AP- Take a glucometer reading 1/2 hour after injection to check levels. If they are below 80mg/dl than take in more carbs immediately, take another glucometer reading after the one hour mark to check full onset and reaction. Again, if below 80mg than take in a fast acting carb with your one hour meal.

So, after injecting the slin, take in pwo drink immediately and 1/2hr later take reading. Ok makes sense. Then it says to take reading 1hr later. Now, is this before you have your next meal your supposed to 1hr later or after the meal. If after, how long do you wait to take the reading? Also, shouldnt you take another reading 2-3hrs after this to see how much to include in your next meal?

Fears · Oct 19, 2006

What has worked well for me is to shoot 12IU Humalog immediately postworkout. Followed by a shake with 50 grams whey isolate, 50 grams maltodextrin, and 50 grams dextrose. About a hour or so later I eat a regular meal consisting of meat or fish and some fruit or other carb.
I've never had a problem following this routine and have gotten good results. Big weight gain with a little extra fat but mostly muscle weight. The GH helps keep with weight from the midsection. I think GH is a must with Slin. I am considering adding some T3 later in my cycle is the weight gain exceeds what I want.
I used a glucometer initially to find the right dose and timing but don't need it now as I know my body.