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Insulin Analogs

Our three and a half year old son, diagnosed at age15 months, was put on a Lantus and Humalog regimen three months ago, and I have several questions.

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My daughter and my husband recently were switched to Lantus insulin, and both of them of them have started shaking in their right hand. Is this a possible side effect of Lantus?

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What do the words ‘Aspart’ and ‘Lispro’ mean and what is the difference between these two fast acting types of insulin?

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When I started using Humalog two years ago, I began suffering labored breathing after my shots. Could I be allergic to it?

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My three year old daughter has just begun pump therapy, and her pediatric endocrinologist wants her to be on U-50 NovoLog, but the manufacturer has not done any studies on mixing U-100 NovoLog with any of their three diluents and is hesitant to recommend any of them. Are you familiar with using U-50-NovoLog in a pump? If so, are you aware of any problems that may have surfaced?

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What are the consequences of using more insulin than one’s TDD? I am concerned because I have heard you need to take more units of Detemir than Lantus.

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Why does my son’s blood sugar rise during the night? It does so even he does not eat a bedtime snack.

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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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In the past year, I have gained 50 pounds and started Lantus and Humalog to help curb my weight gain. Can I take more Lantus so I can cut back on Humalog to stop the weight gain?

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My 22 month old son was diagnosed with type 1 six weeks ago. We discontinued Lantus due to nighttime lows, which he continues to have. How can this be? At what point is my son “dangerously” low?

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