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Blood Tests and Insulin Injections

Someone mentioned to me today that studies are being done on testing glucose levels through the breath. Apparently, there seems to be some direct correlation between exhaled alcohols and glucose levels. Have you heard of this?

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Our pediatric endocrinologist only wants his patients to use one model of blood glucose monitor, but we would like to switch to a different monitor. Actually, he insists that we do not switch. He claims it is the most accurate monitor available for home use and that speed and blood sample size are not reasons to switch to another monitor.

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My son takes NovoRapid for meals at five hour intervals, NPH at 9 p.m. His blood sugars are often high three and a half hours after meals. Are we testing too soon or is this expected?

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When diagnosed about six years ago, I learned to do insulin injections in my stomach. Now, I can’t seem to do them anywhere else and I’m starting to have higher blood sugars. How can I start over and rotate my shots?

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I’m looking for a device that my grandson can wear that will monitor his blood sugar continuously. Is there such a device?

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Since I am pregnant, I took a test for diabetes. My blood sugars were checked on my own meter and by a laboratory using venipuncture. The meter readings were much higher than the laboratory readings.Is there that much difference in a glucometer reading and a venipuncture laboratory reading?

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Sometimes I get air bubbles under my skin when I do my insulin injections. Is that bad? How can I eliminate the bubbles?

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Why do most experts suggest postprandial checks at two hours? What affects do higher fat meals and extended boluses have on this?

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Can I use the Injex 30 system with my child? Do you have any comments about this device?

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How I can stop the oozing of blood or insulin after I have administered an insulin injection to my three year old daughter?

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