# \#insulin-resistance **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/insulin-resistance/86.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [“The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men Gang aft agley,“ Bobby Burns “To a Mouse”](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-laid-schemes-o-mice-an-men-gang-aft-agley-bobby-burns-to-a-mouse/16099)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/the-best-laid-schemes-o-mice-an-men-gang-aft-agley-bobby-burns-to-a-mouse/16099 "2026-06-12T15:27:23Z")
For 36 years after being diagnosed with T2DM I have exercised regularly. It keep me medicine free for 10 years, but even with drugs and insulin, exercise is the mainstay of my therapy. Well I am finally well from a cold… --- ## [2026 is getting better for me in at least one way](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2026-is-getting-better-for-me-in-at-least-one-way/15764)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/2026-is-getting-better-for-me-in-at-least-one-way/15764 "2026-01-21T12:52:54Z")
Long time unlimited diabetics here are well aware of a lot of what has been going on with me. You were so kind to me when I got diagnosed with bladder cancer and, well, you guys are the best. I was on high doses of pred… --- ## [Sugar is not the villain for diabetes according to \* Dr Pal (Who dat?)](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-is-not-the-villain-for-diabetes-according-to-dr-pal-who-dat/15580)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/sugar-is-not-the-villain-for-diabetes-according-to-dr-pal-who-dat/15580 "2025-12-01T17:01:41Z")
This showed up on my GOOGLE feed. This morning. I am not going to condemn this Dr Pal to the quack dust bin as what he said may not be what was reported. It is absolutely true that sugars are not the cause of Type 2 DM… --- ## [Prednisone tips](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prednisone-tips/15088)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/prednisone-tips/15088 "2025-09-10T19:05:31Z")
Perhaps this should be in the diabetes tips, but here it is. I’ve been on immunotherapy for nearly a year and developed the classic itchy rash. It’s the most annoying side effect but the least dangerous. Anyway it’s be… --- ## [Decreased insulin resistance post surgery](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decreased-insulin-resistance-post-surgery/14386)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2024, 11:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/decreased-insulin-resistance-post-surgery/14386 "2024-02-03T23:20:40Z")
A hypothesis, after having surgery to repurpose about 7" of my small intestine. I find myself less carb sensitive. Maybe it is the gut is still revolting after being violated or there is a slightly reduced nutrient absor… --- ## [I'm to undergo chemotherapy soon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-to-undergo-chemotherapy-soon/14208)
**Author:** [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/im-to-undergo-chemotherapy-soon/14208 "2023-10-25T17:48:57Z")
I’m type 2 and steroids really jack resistance to insulin in me. I think that steroids will be added to ease the problems that come with chemo. I wonder if anyone has dealt with steroid induced hyperglycemia and what wo… --- ## [I Feel Like a Water Balloon](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-like-a-water-balloon/653)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2021, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/i-feel-like-a-water-balloon/653 "2021-03-14T23:50:19Z")
I just can't believe how much insulin I have been using this last year. My C/I has gone from about 2.5 to .66. \[image\] This was yesterday. Red line is low (70), blue line is target (100), yellow line is high (140). Th… --- ## [Insulin Resistance on Omnipod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance-on-omnipod/10874)
**Author:** [@ckimball123](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ckimball123)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 11:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance-on-omnipod/10874 "2021-02-11T23:32:18Z")
I switched over to Omnipod about a week ago. Using Novolog in the pod, I seem to be more insulin resistant (using ~27% more insulin while still hanging up higher than I like). I find that I’ll bolus for food, wait 15-2… --- ## [Insulin resistance at night time](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance-at-night-time/6736)
**Author:** [@MisterMints](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MisterMints)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2019, 5:35am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/insulin-resistance-at-night-time/6736 "2019-02-23T05:35:06Z")
Hi all, I seem to have developed a bit of a problem, and I’m at a loss about what to do about it. Hopefully, someone here might be able to help! Firstly, the basics: Type 1 On MDI, not pump NovoRapid and Tresiba Libr… --- ## [Are you insulin-resistant and slow to respond at night?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-you-insulin-resistant-and-slow-to-respond-at-night/5267)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/are-you-insulin-resistant-and-slow-to-respond-at-night/5267 "2018-11-05T19:10:13Z")
We have known for a long time that we (my T1D son) were slow to respond at night: from 45 minutes our response time to turning the corner goes up to 60-75 minutes. Over the past few months, we have also figured out that… --- ## [IC ratios for big meals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ic-ratios-for-big-meals/2776)
**Author:** [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 7:37am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/ic-ratios-for-big-meals/2776 "2017-12-07T07:37:05Z")
I don’t use IC ratios and correction factors and ISF and things like that. But I am curious what people see when using IC ratios for larger meals. Here is my thought: For many people, correction numbers aren’t linear. … --- ## [Cold cereals](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-cereals/1199)
**Author:** [@Shelby](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Shelby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/cold-cereals/1199 "2017-06-09T20:16:16Z")
What brand of cold cereal do any of you T2's enjoy? Just curious. Any recommendations? --- ## [Type 2 Diabetes Drugs: 2 Leaders Debate](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-drugs-2-leaders-debate/419)
**Author:** [@britt\_j](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/britt_j)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2017, 5:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/type-2-diabetes-drugs-2-leaders-debate/419 "2017-04-09T17:13:43Z")
Two top influencers with opposing viewpoints debate. A lively and informative 3-part debate from Endo Sessions 2017, Chicago, 02 April 2017 (audio, video and slides available, gratis) Heads-up, @docslotnick :slight\_s…