We are working on bringing down my insulin amounts! Now I am beginning to have a more stabilized level with the Alpha Lipoic Acid. Already noticeable differences. I have been to a specialist on foods, twice. And both times they tell me what I am eating is right in line with what she recommended. Back then I could literally look at food and somehow gain weight, lol. Anyways, this ALA has changed the entire ball game and medicines are coming down. I take more herbals and growing more at home as well! I cannot take certain insulins, the only one I could take that seemed to help for years because I do not make my own, was the extended release. My mom took the regular insulin for many years. But that did not work well with me. more below...