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Blood Tests and Insulin Injections

The doctor said my son’s high blood sugars could be caused from his arms being used too much. Is this your opinion?

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We just received the GlucoWatch for our four year old son but it itches him and when he scratches, he dislodges the sensors so the watch turns off. We tried over-the-counter lidocaine but even though we washed the lidocaine off, it didn’t pick up enough of a signal to register so it stopped. Do you have any suggestions to stop the itching so the GlucoWatch would have a better chance to work?

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When I increase my insulin, as directed by my specialist, my blood sugar goes over 300 mg/dl [16.7 mmol/L]. I test four times a day, take Lantus and NovoLog for meals. What do you suggest?

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Why does my doctor insist I keep a paper record of four daily blood sugars? I feel my Ultra Smart meter keeps better records and is more convenient.

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How dangerous is it to have a one hour post meal blood sugar around 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L]? What are the ideal blood sugars at other times?

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Is it safe for my daughter to give her injections through clothing? How can I get her to take better care of her diabetes?

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Why is your blood sugar lower on one hand than the other when it is checked at the same time?

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Since my pregnancy 20 years ago, I have been pricking my ear lobe to check my blood sugar. Is there any reason why I shouldn’t use my ear lobe?

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I am embarrassed by the small bumps that have appeared in the places where I inject insulin. How can I get rid of them?

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I have heard about a blood sugar monitoring device which allows you to take a reading without actually sampling a drop of blood. Can you provide any information on this appliance?

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