slin use questions

[T_Own]

hey pt you still wanna give away that protein? lol

i don't know all that much about insulin, but from what it seems, you (nark) definitely do, but that can also lead you to believe its less harmless than it actually is. and since he's a beginner, being overly careful can't hurt, but by jumping past the beginning stages of it (more carbs per iu) he risks serious consequences

[Narkissos]

that can also lead you to believe its less harmless than it actually is.

I don't believe it is harmless... I do believe that it can be used safely and intelligently.

I do have an issue with the slew of brotelligence which passes for normative information however... which is part of the reason i no longer participate in ergogenic discussions on forums.

Personally i think the PWO application of slin is dated... but it is still a popular method of application.

A lot of misconceptions surround it however.

A lot of symptoms of hypoglycemia reported in the average forum-visiting insulin user for example, are psychosomatic.

i.e. They read on the forum that they're supposed to experience certain reactions... thus certain reactions (not at all indicative of blood glucose shifts) manifest.

Personally I opt for conservative dosages... as well as conservative food application, as opposed to the 'pile it in bro' advice which is the norm.

10gr/IU is too high IMO, and many who work in the sport agree.

4gr/IU is too low for all except the seasoned user, who is in tune with his body.

7gr/IU is just right... particularly so when low doses are being used, as per this thread. (re: 2-6 IUs)

I would reiterate to the thread originator these three things:

1. Get your diet set... No guessing where meals and macros are concerned.
2. Sit on your ass, and do nothing strenuous while insulin is active.
3. Keep a fast-acting carb source on hand for if you start to get light-headed.

-CNS