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Insulin Analogs

My 32 year old sister, who is four months pregnant and has type 2 diabetes, just started on Lantus about six weeks ago. Her doctor says it’s safe to take during pregnancy, but her pharmacist says it is not.

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Anticipating an increased activity level during the summer, I’d like to decrease my son’s Lantus dose. The pediatrician says to decrease Humalog only. What are your thoughts?

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If my son takes evening Lantus and Humalog, along with NPH and Humalog at breakfast, should I be concerned about when they overlap? When will I need to test him at night?

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I sometimes inject Lantus into my shoulders, in the deltoid muscle. I have developed frozen shoulder. Could it be caused by the acid base in the Lantus?

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Apparently, my son is allergic to Humalog. This is usually a local reaction at the injection site in the form or redness and or slight swelling.When we receive e new vial the doctor has injected a small amount of steroids into it. How much does this affect the absorption of the insulin? Are there other methods of treatment?

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While I like the way Lantus kept my sugar under control, my sleep patterns have gotten erratic. Although it keeps my sugars under control, I can’t continue to live this way. What are my options?

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Why do I need prescriptions for my insulins? I self-medicate and adjust my own dosages. The appointments I am “required” to have seem like a waste of time.

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My teen son is on Levemir and NovoRapid. With his evening Levemir, he needs a big snack or his blood sugar drops too much during the night. Why is this? I thought Levemir was to help prevent hypoglycemia.

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Are there any risks associated with using Levemir while pregnant?

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Since switching to Lantus and NovoLog, my daughter’s blood sugars are higher, especially after meals. Does she need Lantus in the morning, too?

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