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Insulin Analogs

My four year daughter has had type 1 diabetes for less than two years, and recently I went to a diabetes association meeting where I was informed of a new insulin. I was told informed that there is less chance of hypoglycemia with it, and it is very much similar to using an insulin pump. Could you please let me know more information about this insulin?

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My sixteen month old daughter’s palms are often reddened, itchy, and frequently it looks like there are hives. Our pediatric endocrinologist, diabetes educators, and I are stumped. Do you have any ideas?

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My insurance plan is changing its drug formulary and will no longer cover Humalog but will cover NovoLog. What is the difference between the two?

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At 107 pounds, my daughter is taking 80 units of Lantus a day. With this increased dosage, she is constantly hungry and is slowly gaining weight. Does increased insulin dosage cause excessive hunger? Do you think her hunger and weight gain are due to her insulin intake or just a result of having diabetes?

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My daughter recently switched from NPH to Lantus. Could you help me understand whether we should be adjusting the Lantus or Humalog for high and low blood sugars?

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My son will be switching from Humalog to NovoLog in his pump. What are the differences? Will the transition be problem free?

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I started on Lantus six weeks ago and had great blood sugars the last week, but I take it in the morning rather than at night. I love one injection per day after 48 years of many a day. I am concerned because everything I read about Lantus says night injection. Why? Is morning okay?

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How many times per day can we use Humalog? Is there a maximum? Can we use at the same time with Regular?

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I have been told that salt and caffeine intake can effect the Lantus my husband is taking. Is this true? If so, how?

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What can you tell me about the theoretical link to cancer with insulin analogs? Because of this, I will not use the Lantus/NovoLog regimen.

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