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Blood Tests and Insulin Injections

When giving an insulin injection, how long should you leave the needle in after inserting it? Is there any advantage to waiting before removing it?

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My five year old has become so opposed to his blood sugar testing that it is a physical fight to test him. I have tried all the “test Teddy/Mummy/Daddy first” routines, threats and bribes, all to no avail. Is there anything to help explain it to him? What can I do next?

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My daughter asked another child on the bus to hold her “lancet” and “finger pricker” for her while she got her meter ready. The other child took the cap off the lancet, stuck her finger by accident, and then my daughter used that same lancet. The girl’s father has hepatitis B. What are the chances are of anything being transmitted?

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We’ve learned that our daughter is not testing very often and has lied to us about her blood sugar reading. What can we do to persuade her to be more attentive to her diabetes care?

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My youngest daughter has tested as high risk for developing diabetes. What are the normal values for a non-diabetic? Should I be concerned about my daughter’s recent readings?

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I’m trying to normalize my blood sugars through diet and exercise. Why is my blood sugar higher in the morning? Why does it continue to rise?

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Other than injections, the pump, and Insuflon, are there any other ways to do basal-bolus therapy?

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How long after a meal should one expect to get an accurate reading? What is the blood sugar range for people who do not have diabetes?

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Just diagnosed in February, my daughter spaces her NovoLog injections at a minimum of three hours apart. I’ve heard some people do overlaps. Is there a formula to use for overlapping doses?

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Is there any way of avoiding loss of fatty tissue around the insulin injection area? Are there areas of the body where this condition is less likely to occur?

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