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Insulin

Diagnosed with type 1 in December, my daughter’s been able to go without insulin for two months. Is this common? What do you think about the rash and joint pain she’s had? The doctor said the rash was dry skin.

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What is your recommended rule of thumb for converting to an injections strategy in the event of a pump failure and a replacement pump is not available for, say, 48 hours?

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Diagnosed with type 2 two years ago, my doctor now suspects I have LADA. Should I consider adding another medication to my metformin? Should I consider taking insulin?

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Why do I need less insulin during early morning hours? Why do I need less insulin when severely high? Is this common for others with type 1? I have no complications, but feel like I am destined to die young because doctors don’t understand how diabetes affects me.

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Can insulin be degraded in blood and ECF which become a reason for its decreased effectiveness? How do abnormal levels of HBA1c effect oxygen levels and results thereof?

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I found out I was a diabetic when I turn 38 and now that I am 40 I was wondering how long can I go without giving myself insulin before it takes a bad turn.

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My six year old daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes four months ago. If insulin brings the sugar level down then why can’t she eat whatever she wants (like candy) and just take more insulin?

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Why can’t you keep insulin in the freezer and then let is thaw? Does the insulin molecule denature? What is the temperature range that is okay in order for the protein to remain active?

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Please supply details of side effects and adverse reactions to human insulin versus animal insulin.

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My son was diagnosed with type 1 just after his 6th birthday about 7 months ago. Do you have any information on publications giving exact recommendations on adjusting insulin dosages based on blood sugar fluctuation patterns?

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