How safe is I.M. regular human insulin??

[sneak007]

I'm thinking about using something like humulin-R injected Intramuscularly , as an alternative to a sub Q injection of rapid acting insulin, like novolog.

I've heard that the two methods are comparable, but medical sources on Google warn that the former can peak higher, with a shorter duration, and is less predictable than a rapid acting insulin.

Any experiences with effectiveness vs safety of the two??

 

[xrayphoton13]

Safe. Just start at 1iu per 20g carbs and work up to 1iu per 10g carbs or even 8g carbs. Find your sweet spot. I've used humulin-r from Walmart im and subq. It definitely worked faster Im. You can taste it in your mouth as soon as you inject it im. Look up the ultimate insulin protocol by Mike Arnold. There's the original version and an updated one that's much simpler to do. Have something with fast digesting simple sugar like a coke nearby in case you start to feel hypo. And maybe even give a buddy or family member a heads up so they can check on you the first few times

 

[sneak007]

Safe. Just start at 1iu per 20g carbs and work up to 1iu per 10g carbs or even 8g carbs. Find your sweet spot. I've used humulin-r from Walmart im and subq. It definitely worked faster Im. You can taste it in your mouth as soon as you inject it im. Look up the ultimate insulin protocol by Mike Arnold. There's the original version and an updated one that's much simpler to do. Have something with fast digesting simple sugar like a coke nearby in case you start to feel hypo. And maybe even give a buddy or family member a heads up so they can check on you the first few times

 

[sneak007]

Thanks dude

 

[malfeasance]

It's not really comparable. It is a little faster, but not like Humalog.

 

[buck]

Safety depends on the persons amount of knowledge i find.

 

[AlexDavis43]

It's not really comparable. It is a little faster, but not like Humalog.

I'm thinking about using something like humulin-R injected Intramuscularly , as an alternative to a sub Q injection of rapid acting insulin, like novolog.

I've heard that the two methods are comparable, but medical sources on Google warn that the former can peak higher, with a shorter duration, and is less predictable than a rapid acting insulin.

Any experiences with effectiveness vs safety of the two??

Start low and keep extra carbs & a glucometer on hand until you get the hang on things. Measure glucose @ 15 min, 30, 60, 90 etc. Don't risk going hypo.

 

[malfeasance]

I'm thinking about using something like humulin-R injected Intramuscularly , as an alternative to a sub Q injection of rapid acting insulin, like novolog.

I've heard that the two methods are comparable, but medical sources on Google warn that the former can peak higher, with a shorter duration, and is less predictable than a rapid acting insulin.

Any experiences with effectiveness vs safety of the two??

How much are you planning to use, and when?

20grams of carbs per iu is overkill.

First things first, though, you should be using the insulin for your diet, not adjusting your diet to the insulin. <-- I hope that statement makes sense.

Where are you in your bodybuilding journey that insulin is what you want to add right now?

 

[youwhat?]

How much are you planning to use, and when?

20grams of carbs per iu is overkill.

First things first, though, you should be using the insulin for your diet, not adjusting your diet to the insulin. <-- I hope that statement makes sense.

Where are you in your bodybuilding journey that insulin is what you want to add right now?

100%. Soooo many guys use insulin as way to justify just stuffing their face. As opposed to eating properly and using the insulin to shuttle the nutrients properly. 98% of people here do not need insulin, myself included. I get the urge and draw to using it, I do. But there’s plenty of ways to grow without it.

 

[xrayphoton13]

Forgot to mention before but definitely be checking your blood sugar levels regularly while using insulin