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For some time, my wife’s blood pressure and blood sugar are not coming under control, despite treatment. She is having watering from eyes, is easily exhausted, and she has occipital headaches.

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I take my Lantus at 8:00 pm, and I’ve noticed that even though my blood sugar is normal at that time, when I test again at 12 midnight it’s high. I do take some Humalog to bring it down. Shouldn’t my blood sugar be lower four hours after taking my Lantus? I’m very confused by this! Can you shed some light?

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After I had several low blood sugar, my doctor put me on twice daily Lantus with Humalog. I’m a very active person and have had several low blood sugars alternating with very high at work. My diet is very well controlled, and I check my blood sugar regularly so I am if the Humalog is inconsistent. Are others having problems with Humalog?

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When I inject insulin using my pen and NovoFine pen needles, it feels like my skin is ripping. Could the pen tips be dull?

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I’ve had type 1 for three months. When I attend a carnival in October, what should I expect my blood sugars to do? How do I prevent lows? With in-range blood sugars, am I in my honeymoon?

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Why are my four year old’s blood sugars so erratic? Is there something I should or should not be doing with his diet and exercise?

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My brother has type 1. We have test strips and a meter to use only when he is sick. His doctor knows only Lente insulin, which my brother takes. His blood sugars, when checked, are very high. How can we help him? Is there a better insulin for him?

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Can you comment on my son’s current insulin dosing, the number of blood tests we are doing, and whether or not he may still be producing insulin?

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In case of pump failure, I am supposed to inject Levemir. How do I determine the amount to dose and if I need it once a day or twice a day?

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On weekends and holidays, my son prefers to disconnect his pump and take injections. He runs high the first night even though I make sure he still has Humalog in his system when I give him Lantus. What do you recommend?

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