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Insulin Analogs

My son’s doctor want him to change to Lantus, but he plays a very high level of hockey. When he plays, we reduce his bedtime NPH significantly and leave his morning NPH the same. Are you finding that children involved in active sports reduce their dose of Lantus like this?

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I inject Lantus in the morning because frequently found myself falling asleep and forgetting to take it at bedtime, and my doctor seems to think that when I inject shouldn’t make a difference, as long as I am consistent with the time of my injections. Must Lantus be taken at night? If so, why? If there is no pronounced peak, are there any disadvantages to taking Lantus in the morning?

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How can I better understand and calculate carbohydrates in order to apply insulin? The doctor wants us to switch from R and NPH to Lantus and NovoLog.

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I have type 1.5 and take NovoLog. My two hour postprandial readings are often high. Is this common with NovoLog?

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We are switching our daughter from NPH to Lantus. Can you tell us about your experience with nine year olds on Lantus? We are a bit nervous.

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My doctor has suggested I increase my Lantus dose. For now, I adjust it based on my blood sugar. Is it a problem to adjust Lantus dosages on a day-to-day basis? Does it make it less effective if you do not take a consistent dose over time?

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My daughter’s pre-breakfast and pre-lunch blood sugars are in range, but recent testing has found high levels at 9 a.m. Does she need more NovoRapid at breakfast? Should we consider different insulins?

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Are there any diluents to use with Levemir?

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Sometimes my fasting blood sugar is higher. How can I achieve normal blood sugars during the night? I take Lantus in the morning, based on my fasting reading, Humalog for foods.

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This summer, my son has had increased emotional outbreaks and headaches. His blood sugar has been somewhat elevated at these times. Is this related to the change from Humalog to NovoLog?

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