TweetFOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DONT REALIZE THAT MOST OF US DONT WRITE THESE- THIS IS SOMETHING I FOUND FROM AN UNKNOWN AUTHOR THAT I FELT WAS VERY INFORMATIVE. INSULIN THE MOST ANABOLIC AND THE MOST DANGEROUS COMPOUND. RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FREAKY HUGE BODYBUILDERS OF TODAY AND MANY ACCIDENTAL DEATHS SO BEWARE.

INSULIN AND BODYBUILDING USE
Before even contemplating taking insulin it is vitally important that you do your research. You should first understand the warning signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia; what to do to prevent it and what to do in the event of it. Not knowing this information you may as well go to your local funeral directors and try and get a discount for an early booking.
You also need to know about the various types of insulin; how they will effect you, their peak times and administration of the correct dosages (which is the biggest mistake made by people). You also need to look at your goals. If you are on an all out bulking regime then done correctly with good timings it may well work for you. However, if you are looking towards losing body fat or have a fair amount anyway, insulin would definitely be something to avoid, as it will add body fat to you as well as helping muscle gains.
If you are contemplating taking insulin, please take the time to read, digest (and read again as many times as it takes) this article so that you are aware of the risks and consequences. One small mistake in dosage, type or diet could be potentially fatal…)
So what is insulin? It is a hormone, which is naturally produced in the pancreas by the body to regulate glucose levels within the body. It maintains the body’s glucose level in order to supply the organs like the brain, muscles, heart and other tissues with the appropriate amount of fuel required for cellular metabolism and normal function. It helps these cells increase the rate of incorporation of amino acids into protein, whilst reducing the body’s protein breakdown (catabolism).
Basically it is highly anabolic, hence it’s use by bodybuilders. However, it also stimulates lipid synthesis (fat) from carbohydrates (lipogenesis) whilst decreasing fatty acid release from tissues (lipolysis) therefore leading to increases in total body lipid stores. It works very well for what it is intended, particularly when in combination with AS and GH and is of benefit in its ability to help shuttle glycogen and nutrients to the muscles.
It’s medical purpose as you will no doubt already know is for the treatment of diabetes. Diabetes is very common and it is very probable that you may know someone who is diabetic. Never use their type of insulin unless you know exactly what it is. There are many different kinds of insulin and theirs may not be suitable for you.
So what types are there? There are fast acting preparations, medium/ regular acting, long acting and mixed (which can be a combination of longer and shorter i.e. 30/70, 50/50 etc.) The safest option is to go for the fastest acting insulin possible. The reason is, it is in and peaks quickly for the time it is needed and then out quite fast, minimizing risk of hypoglycemia and insulin tolerance. I would recommend out of all types of insulin Humalog by Lilly.
This is the fastest acting you can get and peaks within 45mins-1hour. Second choice would be Humalin R or Actrapid, whose peak times are about 2 – 2 ½ hours. Anything longer acting I would stay well away from. There are bodybuilders that use longer acting but in short they are completely stupid.
Timing appropriate food intake with insulin is essential and with the longer acting preparations this is much harder to do. For example, you could have a long acting shot post workout, eat well, 6 hours later fall asleep. Then 8 hours later (or up to 20 hours with some insulin) the longer acting insulin peaks, sending you into a hypoglycemic attack during your deep sleep. You guessed it; you will wake up dead.
What exactly is hypoglycemia? When blood glucose levels drop too low we run the risk of hypoglycemia. This isn’t exclusive to certain people it can happen to all and is potentially lethal. Now everybody has a certain level of insulin tolerance. What that amount is can depend on many factors such as diet, metabolism, other drugs being used, even what you have done that day.
As this level can vary so much, particularly from person to person, it means some may be able to take larger amounts of insulin with no ill effects, whereas someone else could die from a smaller amount. When I see guys on the Internet saying things like “Oh I use 20iu a day, just use that, you’ll be fine” it makes me cringe. I know for a fact that 20iu would certainly send me into a hypoglycemic attack. The trick with insulin is to start low.
Some people adopt the mentality that “more will make me grow more” this is complete bullshit and unlike people who abuse massive amounts of AS with this attitude it will kill you instantly, rather than slowly. All you need is enough to do the job it is meant for at the right time. Any more is overkill and as I cannot stress enough – risky. It is best to start as low as 1iu for the first day then increase slowly by 1iu per day until you reach a level you are comfortable with.
Once you reach your max you will know, as the early signs of hypoglycemia will show. I experienced cold sweats along with a dizziness, which I can only describe as “the drunk feeling you feel when you get in bed after a night on the beer and the room spins around”. Only difference being you are not drunk and therefore fully aware of what is happening to you. Provided you know what to do you will be fine and know you have reached your max so can cut back by 1-2 units in future. This amount would then pretty much be a safe amount for you to stick with and you should not feel these effects again, provided you have no major changes in your diet/lifestyle to deal with as well. I actually now use just 7-8iu.
Any higher than that and I start to feel the hypo effects. Even if you can handle more I do not see any need in going over 15-20 u. I found this out through the slightly increasing method and immediately knew when I was at a level appropriate to me. To be 100% sure it is worth investing in a blood glucose meter from your local pharmacist to keep a regular check on levels or at least have regular blood glucose check from your doctor (although you may have a hard time convincing him of your reasoning for using insulin.)
What do I do if I do experience this? The following is a list of all the symptoms which may occur during mild to moderate hypoglycemia: drowsiness, hunger, blurred vision, dizziness, feeling lightheaded, sweating, depression, mood/personality changes, tremors, heart palpitations, restlessness, tingling of the hands, feet, lips or tongue, loss of concentration, anxiety, headaches, irritability, slurred speech, unsteady movement. If you experience any of these symptoms it is essential that you immediately consume a food or drink containing sugar.
A bottle of Lucozade is usually enough but any sugar/glucose will do. I always carry a pack of Lucozade or Dextrosol tablets with me when using insulin. That way, should I experience the slightest effect, I can get the sugar down straight away. I always make sure I know exactly which pocket it is in and that it is accessible in case say I was driving home from the gym. I would generally dissolve these sugars under the tongue if possible to allow for much quicker absorption of them into the blood stream.
Within 15 or so minutes of taking the sugar you should feel normal again. Don’t do this and there is a strong chance that you will slip into a severe state of hypoglycemia very quickly. This will usually require medical attention and can cause disorientation, seizure, unconsciousness and of course death.
BEFORE YOU EVEN contemplate the usage of insulin it is vitally important that you do your research. You should first understand the warning signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia; what to do to prevent it and what to do in the event of it.
In the event of you losing consciousness they should first remain calm, then try to arouse the person by either squeezing the earlobe or pressing the fingernails whilst calling to them. If no response, check the person’s breathing by listening at their nose and mouth, whilst feeling for a pulse. The best place would be with 2 fingers at the base of the thumb on the wrist. If they are breathing and the heart is beating then place them in the recovery position (basic first aid) to allow an open airway.
Telephone the emergency services ’999′ or ’911′ immediately, explaining exactly what you have taken and that it is possibly a severe hypoglycemic attack. You may then administer small sugars such as powders or finely crushed sweets by rubbing under the tongue and into the gums. Never give them fluids or large objects to eat as they could choke to death. Stay with the person until the ambulance arrives and keep an eye on their breathing. A person may stop breathing when in a state of severe hypoglycemia. Particularly when combined with other drugs which effect the CNS (central nervous system) or even alcohol. It may also cause the heart to stop. In this event CPR must be administered until the person regains their breathing and heart beat.
Then as above they should be placed back into the recovery position and watched closely. If the person does stop breathing it may only take minutes before they suffer from permanent brain damage or die. For further information on CPR and the recovery position you should attend an approved first aid course. Once the ambulance arrives again tell them exactly what the patient has taken and anything else you may have observed during this time. Other than that, if you have nobody you can trust, at least keep a note in your pocket to tell the paramedics or anyone else what is needed.
Insulin tolerance is basically down to the amount of insulin our body needs to do the job and as I said before this can vary a lot. If insulin users use it too frequently, over longer periods of time and in higher dosages then the body will build up a tolerance to it. This would mean increased dosages would be needed, thus further risking hypoglycemia and often causing the user to contract type 2 diabetes.
This is not as serious as type 1 diabetes but will leave the user dependent on insulin. It is believed that this has happened to a number of pro bodybuilders (without mentioning names, as I am sure you will have heard the rumors). This means it is always best to use caution and keep at the lowest amount you actually need. Using more isn’t gonna give you any further gains, just much further risk. As for frequency it is best to keep it to cycles of around 5 weeks at the most and to not use it every single day. This will stop a tolerance to it building up. I would either go every other day or at the most just on your training days
So when do I take it and how? The most effective time for insulin is immediately post workout. Whenever it is taken it is essential that the body has enough carbs for the insulin to work with or else you again risk hypoglycemia. If you cannot get these carbs in, do not take the insulin at all. You should consume 5-10 grams of carbs per every unit of insulin you use at around the same time of the shot (15 mins either way max).
I would recommend going for 10g per unit, just to be on the safe side. Without this blood sugar levels will drop dangerously low and you will seriously risk hypoglycemia. Whatever carbs you choose to have at this time they should be of a high to medium GI (glycemic index), which basically means they are fast and medium acting. Which is why I use a little glucose as well as maltodextrin. Low GI carbs are the ones which you should be eating with most of your meals as they provide a much more regular and prolonged supply of energy.
For more info on this please do some research on GI’s as I would not have the space within this article to explain in great detail. You should also consume some protein at this time (which will be the normal for most of you after training anyway) about 50g would be right.
Insulin should be kept in the fridge but is usually OK out at room temperature for a good few hours. Don’t let it get too warm though. I tend to take my shot straight from the fridge, preloaded to the gym with me and have it immediately following training with my post workout drink.
This usually includes whey and a little cassine for the protein and as I mentioned maltodextrin plus a little glucose for the carbs. As I use 7-8u of slin that would equate to 70-80g of maltodextrin. I also add a little creatine to that and also take advantage of insulin’s shuttling effect of the creatine as well as the proteins to the muscles. You should then an hour or so later consume another meal (or a shake) which is high in carbs and protein again. It is best to time this around your peak time appropriate to the insulin, which you are using.
Following the shot it is important to stay awake (even if you feel sleepy) as the drug will peak in the system to the times I mentioned above. Do not sleep until you have at least doubled those peak times. For example humalin R is 2 hours but will remain active for 4 hours and humalog peaks at 45 mins but will remain active for about 1 ½ hrs. I tend to wait for 3 hours using humalog just to be double safe. It can also be used throughout the day but the more you have it the greater the risk of building up a tolerance.
Remember to still take the appropriate foods with it and allow yourself time in between the active times of the drug. Personally I have never used it more than twice a day. Right now I am only using it post workout but have also had good results with it used alongside breakfast, then eating again once I got to work. Never use insulin before a workout, as this will increase the chances of hypoglycemia. I know some bodybuilders are using this method just to achieve better pumps. Training will use up your body’s blood sugars anyway and you will not be able to eat during training. This would be a very dangerous thing to do.
Measuring it. Firstly never ever use a standard 2-5ml barrel or needle that you would use for AS. It is not possible to get it accurate enough. Insulin requires the special insulin U-100 pins. These contain just 1cc or 1ml or 100units. Unlike GH, insulin is fairly straightforward in that it is not diluted or having differing strengths of iu (international unit) to u (units on the needle). With insulin 1iu = 1u.
The needle should be marked in 10′s up to 100u. Each 10u is divided by 5 lines, each representing 2u. So 1u is just half way between two of these tiny lines. Compared to the volumes used for AS this is a tiny amount. I heard of one guy get this wrong and actually injected himself with 100u, believing that it was 10u. Make sure you know exactly how much you are using. The guy I speak of was very lucky and lived.
Had he not got advice as soon as he felt ill, I am sure he would not be with us now. The shot can then be administered sub cutaneously (into a pinch of skin fold fatty tissue). Generally this is done on the stomach but can be done elsewhere. Just remember to rotate sites to avoid tissue damage and always use a sterile injection procedure, just as you would with AS.