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Blood Tests and Insulin Injections

I’ve had diabetes for six years. Every time I do a shot or a pump site, the skin turns purple and hurts. What should I do?

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My son was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Why do his blood sugars go up and down? Is his moodiness related to his diabetes?

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I give my self six insulin injections per day. As I am a competitive bike rider, might I develop muscles into which I cannot inject?

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Our recently diagnosed daughter has no problems with her NovoLog injections, but doesn’t like getting her Lantus. What do you suggest?

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My teen son has always used an Inject-Ease. His new doctor wants him to stop using it, saying the syringes may not be going into the tissue properly. Do you think injections with the Inject-Ease are less effective?

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Regardless of my son’s blood sugar level, my wife does not give our son his mealtime insulin until after he eats. Is this normal? How can we ensure my son’s blood sugars are in range all night so my wife doesn’t have to check him during the night?

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What do I do if a needle breaks off in my skin?

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I have been reading about a new needleless injector called Injex. My doctor is hesitant about using it. I think it is because it is so new. Do you have any pros or cons?

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My mom injects about 42 units insulin per day. In the last 3 months, she found serious large areas lipoatrophy. What are the reasons for the lipoatrophy? Are there any way to avoid the lipoatrophy or reduce the symptoms?

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I appreciated your earlier reply to a question about the safety of syringe and lancet reuse where you listed references, however, all of the references were about insulin reuse, not lancet reuse. What is your source for safe lancet reuse?

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