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Insulin Analogs

Is there any truth to the story that Lantus causes cancer? What type of cancer? Should we switch from Lantus to Levemir?

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We’ve gotten conflicting information about the duration of Humalog. One doctor said two hours; another said four. So, is a two hour post meal test really accurate?

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I cannot get any Lansulin R, so I am switching to a Novolog FlexPen, which is an animal insulin. Is anything bad going to happen to me?

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I am a 29 year old with type 1 diabetes for 17 years. My question is regarding Humalog and pregnancy. Although not yet approved by the FDA, I have heard of women using it while pregnant. Different doctors have given me different answers, so now I am really confused!

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I switched to Lantus from NPH about three weeks ago, and within a couple of days, I began having really bad headaches on a daily basis about 30 minutes after waking up. Could this be somehow related to the switch, or just coincidence?

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My son was started him on Lantus at night, but he has had two near convulsions during the early dawn hours. Also, 15 minutes after injecting Lantus, his blood sugar drops. Do you have any experience with the effects of Lantus on pre-adolescents?

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I’m a 15 year old male who has had type 1 diabetes for about six months, and I’m now debating whether or not to switch to Lantus insulin. I know that this means more shots, but I have a lighter schedule. I would like to hear an opinion on the subject and some pros and cons I would get from switching.

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What are your opinions and experiences about the insulin pump and using of Humalog in childhood?

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My daughter is currently taking premixed insulin. Can you tell me about Lantus insulin? Is it effective for 24 hours? Do we have to mix it with any other insulin? Can I use this insulin for my daughter?

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In your experience, would there be a benefit to giving Lantus in the morning, rather than bedtime if a six year old with type 1 diabetes is having low early morning blood sugars? If so how would the change be made so there is not an abrupt switch?

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