Starting an insulin cycle

[PBnSquats]

So I got all the gear for my insulin cycle, I've research on nutrition during a cycle. I plan on starting with only 2 units and slowly moving up to my dose, just so I can monitor how my body reacts to it. I'm only injecting 3-4 days a week on training days. I'm a newb, so if there is ANYTHING else I should know, if an experienced insulin veteran could lend a hand, that would be appreciated.

 

[Matthersby]

2 units seems a bit on the cautious side.
1. Glucose monitor nearby?
2. Anyone gonna be with you or nearby for 6 hours post-inj?
3. Are you inj post-wo or pre?
4. And most importantly, which carbs, how much, and how often post inj?

 

[Matthersby]

Also, which insulin are you going to be using?

 

[PBnSquats]

I'm using Novolin R post workout. 10 g of simple carbs per unit of insulin. Would you say to go higher than 2 units? I don't weigh very much (115) so I figured that was safe.

 

[Matthersby]

Ya start there, but work up a little. I'll copy and paste a good protocol. You still got a few questions unanswered but I only ask them since they are the more critical questions for safety.

 

[Matthersby]

Short Acting Regular insulin- Novolin R
Regular insulin- Humulin R
Onset- 30-60 min
Peak- 2-3 hrs
Duration- 4-6 hrs
Clear.....
In case you didn't have

 

[Matthersby]

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Let’s up the dose……

Day 6 : 6 iu insulin/50g Dextrose

Day 7 : 6 iu insulin/50g Dextrose

By this point in time you should be feeling good(ie;more confident),but still respectful to Insulin. Let’s test the waters for 3 days to give you the feel of things. By that I mean we’ll drop the carb intake slightly so you can find a comfortable ratio in regards to iu’s vs. carbs per gram.

Day 8 : 6 iu insulin/40g Dextrose

Day 9 : 6 iu insulin/40g Dextrose

Day 10 : 6 iu insulin/40g Dextrose

Now, the above ratio’s are safe and effective. You can stop right here and continue on for the next 10 days at the above doses/ratio’s. Or you can move forward slightly.

Day 11 : 7 iu insulin/50g Dextrose

Day 12 : 7 iu insulin/50g Dextrose

Day 13 : 7 iu insulin/50g Dextrose

Day 14 : 7 iu insulin/50g Dextrose

Day 15 : & iu insulin/50g Dextrose

If you felt confident with the above protocol.You could experiment on days 14-15 and drop your dextrose to 40g.If you do so, please monitor your BG levels every 15 minutes or so. And have glucose tabs, or another source of quick carbs handy (like orange juice) to stave off any possible signs of hypoglycemia. Don’t panic should this happen,just drink a glass of orange juice, or similar, and in 10 minutes the symptoms will have subsided.

Ok, on to your final week.

Day 16 : 8 iu insulin/60g Dextrose

Day 17 : 8 iu insulin/60g Dextrose

Day 18 : 8 iu insulin/60g Dextrose

Day 19 : 8 iu insulin/60g Dextrose

Day 20 : 8 iu insulin/60g Dextrose

Congratulations! You just completed your first cycle/experience with Insulin in a safe an effective manner. I stopped at 8 iu’s, Being that is enough to get your feet wet with the drug. You can experiment later on. This was simply a guide.

 

[Smont]

I'm not making any suggestions in regards to doses but do not start without a glucose meter. Especially if this is your first dance with slin

 

[PBnSquats]

Thank you!

 

[PBnSquats]

Okay, question Matthersby because I'm curious. What kinds of changes did you see in your slin cycle? And I have leftover epi from my last cycle...Would it be a bad idea to stack those?

 

[Matthersby]

Meh, it works, no doubt about that. Its just a pain in the azz. And I'm way too fat right now for it. You're always mistaking sweatiness or fatigue with low bs and getting fatter eating dextrose tabs trying to not wake up in the ER. I only use it during post-cycle post-workout. Once I jump on hrt, I'll give it a fairer assessment. Maybe I'm too cautious with it but I'd much rather be that way than help perpetuate anti-ped mania by becoming one of the idiots that hurt themselves using these drugs.