Insight into time on/time off for Slin
These are some questions I researched for myself and some of the bros here at AR. After a thoughful and educated response from RedBaron @ I 4 L, I asked if he wouldn't mind if I shared his posts with the boys at AR, as I think this info will be beneficial for all insulin users.
Originally Posted by Whitey at I 4 L:
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These are some questions I've been thinking about regarding time on/time off for slin, and avoiding insulin resistance and dependence.
1. The general rule is 4 wks on, 4 wks off - shot PWO. Does it make a difference how frequent the shots are over the 4 wk period?
In other words, wouldn't there seem to be a big difference between a user who shoots ED vs. 1 day per wk? Couldn't the user who shoots 1x per week expect to run slin longer than 4 wks, without developing a dependency? How about 3x per week?
2. Should non-insulin users be concerned over constantly using dextrose to spike their insulin levels PWO? Should this practice be given time off, as well?
Obviously, there is a difference between injecting exogenous insulin and producing your own, in response to a sugar spike. However, individuals who consistently consume diets loaded with simple sugars often develop insulin-dependent diabetes.
Just some food for thought here. Hopefully we can have an intelligent discussion and increase our understanding (or at least mine) of supplementing with insulin.