Insulin pre-workout?

[Jonnyg419]

I have read about the benefits of spiking one's insulin post workout, but what are the benefits of high insulin levels while lifting? I am a type 1 diabetic so taking insulin is an everyday part of my routine regardless of bodybuilding, I take insulin after I workout and then eat a protein/carb heavy meal. I have heard a lot of ppl talking about using insulin before they lift, input please?

[hankdiesel]

I've done it with humalin-r. I would take the shot 30-45 minutes preworkout and drink the necessary amount of carbs with it. I got great pumps and had loads of energy.

[M302_Imola]

BTW, pre-workout slin use is def. not for beginner slin users as you need to know exactly how your body reacts to the slin. PWO slin usage for beginners and pre-workout for advanced users. That being said nothing wrong w/ using slin pre-workout just make sure you sip on some carbs during your workout so you don't go hypo.

[Jonnyg419]

I have type 1 diabetes zo I'm a veterin slin user haha. Im sure the slin and carb coverage pre workout would give a ton of energy. But I was wondering if there were any beneficial growth effects that one woyld get?

[stpete]

I've done it with humalin-r. I would take the shot 30-45 minutes preworkout and drink the necessary amount of carbs with it. I got great pumps and had loads of energy.

But not recommended if using Humalog?

[gixxerboy1]

I have type 1 diabetes zo I'm a veterin slin user haha. Im sure the slin and carb coverage pre workout would give a ton of energy. But I was wondering if there were any beneficial growth effects that one woyld get?

Im a diabetic also and i wouldnt do it. Dont think it would make a real dif in growth and the risks aren't worth it IMO

[Jonnyg419]

Im a diabetic also and i wouldnt do it. Dont think it would make a real dif in growth and the risks aren't worth it IMO

Ok thanks gixxer..I especially trust your opinion on the subject since ur a vet..and a fellow diabetic

[hankdiesel]

But not recommended if using Humalog?

Half life of humalog is 1.5-3 hours. If you take it 15 minutes preworkout and workout for an hour you would still get the benefits pwo. I'd probably just do it pwo if I had humalog. I prefer humalin-r because of it's slower onset and longer half life.

[stpete]

^^^ Yeah, that's what i'm doing. Well, actually day of workouts only it's in the AM and post workout. I was just double checking cause all my research says the same. But i haven't had the slightest reaction to it yet other than the other day. Got caught up playing wmy daughter and forgot how long it had been and i started to get extremely hot and actually started to sweat. Got a little lightheaded and grabbed some oj and a banana, then ate. THAT was kinda weird. I'm up to 10iu's each. Think i'll keep it there too.

[M302_Imola]

I have type 1 diabetes zo I'm a veterin slin user haha. Im sure the slin and carb coverage pre workout would give a ton of energy. But I was wondering if there were any beneficial growth effects that one woyld get?

Well the preworkout slin would aid in muscle fullness and pumps but like Gixxer said it's risky. I prefer pwo slin use.

[ChuckEisenmench]

I recommend postworkout.

[showgun07]

I've done it Prework out and it's fine. I use humulin R. Definitely better pumps/fullness and you still benefit postwork due to longer life. My protocol has been 1 hour before workout eat a meal, 20 min prework inject insulin, immediately after took my BCAAs and 7-10g of carbs (vitargo/karbolyn) for every IU. During workout, mixed vitargo with intraworkout BCAAs and sipped during workout. Postwork drank my protein shake and within the hour had another meal. Hope this helps.

[showgun07]

Just to add and sorry if I'm preaching to the choir. If your using 1mL insulin needles...reads 10, 20, 30, 40,....up to 100. Each notch (if 5 notches) in between 0 to 10 equals 2IUs. My mistake when I started was I thought the 10 marker was 1 IU...no, no, no, no! I was up to 70 IU and getting hypo until I figured this out. Nothing major happened but I definitly know what getting hypo means....and when your slamming honey, jelly, candy, etc to level it out..it's scary. Don't make this mistake.