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Insulin

Has there been any research into the topical application of insulin to enhance wound healing?

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I am concerned about elevated fasting blood sugars. If I were to take NovoMix 70/30, would it help bring them in range? Could I have an adverse reaction other than hypoglycemia? Could I have an adverse reaction other than hypoglycemia?

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Ever since his diagnosis, my son has had varying blood sugars, mostly high. He takes NPH and Regular. Should we switch him to different insulins?

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My toddler’s blood sugar is usually elevated two hours after breakfast, but in range two hours after dinner. She gets the same insulin for both meals. Why are the mornings so different?

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My 17 year old’s Lantus dose has decreased a lot in the last month. His doctor feels it might be the end of puberty and growth hormones. What do you think?

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Our young daughter sometimes experiences slightly elevated blood sugars before breakfast and before dinner. She takes Lantus before breakfast and NovoRapid for meals. How can we reduce the higher numbers? We don’t believe the pump is an option for us.

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My granddaughter was diagnosed with type 1 in May. At her recent appointment, the endocrinologist said her parents should not use insulin pens because of leak back and lack of refrigeration. What is your opinion on the use of insulin pens?

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I’ve been told that people with type 1 can eat whatever they want if they cover it with insulin. Is this really true? Wouldn’t this cause weight gain? Can you explain when people with type 2 need insulin?

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Can long acting insulins cause downregulation of insulin’s receptors due to their prolonged and continual exposure in comparison to short acting insulin due to decreased insulin oscillations and degradation?

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When my young son experiences gastrointestinal viruses, we have to cut back on his insulin drastically to avoid lows. Once on the road to recovery, it is several days before we need to give him meal boluses. How is this possible? Could his pancreas be trying to work?

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