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For a week, my daughter has been low at bedtime. If I adjust her insulin, she is high. What should I do to help keep her in range?

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Two brothers were recently diagnosed with type 1. They take their insulin for lunch, but don’t always eat. The younger boy eats glucose tablets even when he’s not low. What is their school’s responsibility in this whole situation? What suggestions do you have?

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My fasting blood sugar is higher than my bedtime blood sugar. Why is that? I am not taking any medication at this time. I stopped taking Avandia as I was not pleased with it.

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Our 10 month old just started using Lantus and NovoLog. Dosing is difficult since one unit of NovoLog causes a big drop in her blood sugar. Do you have any suggestions? Should we try to give her less than one unit of Lantus? Would diluted NovoLog be useful?

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My daughter has blood sugar spikes in mid-afternoons and late evenings, so we have increased her basal rates at these times. Why is she high at these times? What should we do to prevent them?

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Since my daughter’s blood sugars are out of control, the endocrinologist has suggested adding Lantus to her regimen of NPH and NovoLog. What would this do? I’ve never heard of such a regimen.

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Over the summer, I gave my recently diagnosed son food supplements in addition to insulin. When taking them, he had less hypoglycemia and needed less insulin. Do you know of any doctors who are familiar with such nutritional supplements?

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My six year old’s doctor has told us to give her Insulin 30/70 Human Biphasic Isophane (Mixtard 30 Novolet) twice a day. Is this a good regimen for her?

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I am trying three shots of NPH to prevent post-breakfast and late afternoon highs. My doctor doesn’t like this idea. What is your opinion?

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My 10 year old was diagnosed with type 1 six months ago. She still has highs, which the doctor says are normal. Is there anything she could do besides eat the right foods and monitor herself?

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