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Blood Tests and Insulin Injections

Are home blood glucose monitors reliable instruments? Do they ever indicate the “true value” of one’s blood glucose?

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We have learned that our teen daughter has been omitting insulin. What do we do? We know she will refuse therapy.

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Where can I find an insulin pump with a blood glucose meter included in it?

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Newly diagnosed, my son is on Humalog and NPH in the morning. Can I premix the insulins at 5 a.m., two hours before he gives himself the injection?

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I recently started taking insulin. Can I make dose adjustments on my own or should I consult with my doctor? Are there any painless injection methods?

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Is it true that you should not use alcohol swabs to clean area where a finger prick will be done?

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Are there any tips on how to inject a newly diagnosed young child who panics are the thought of his injections? Are there ways to help ease his fear of injections?

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Is there a law or regulation (at state or federal level) governing the disposal of insulin syringes or needles used in the home?

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We have two meters that give different readings when taking readings at the same time. What should we do? Are there any that you recommend?

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We’ve had issues with meter accuracy, particularly in the lower blood sugar range. Beyond replacing our current meter we have with a new but the same one, we haven’t made a decision regarding an alternate meter.

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