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Insulin

What are the possible negative side effects of taking Ultralente insulin? Could it aggravate problems with the tendons in the hands?

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My seven year old son, diagnosed with type1 diabetes about a year and half ago, wants to stay overnight at a friend’s house. It would be nice if we could draw up the insulin in the evening for his morning injection (he gives his own injection because, at age seven, we don’t feel he is mature enough to draw up the insulin). How long is a mixture of Regular and NPH insulin “good” in the syringe?

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My dad is on a mail order prescription plan, and for about three months, his insulin was so hot when it was delivered that it was hard to hold in your hand. The pharmacist at the mail order place said it was okay to use. Have you ever run across anything that explains what will happen to insulin if it is exposed to high temperatures (over 99 degrees)?

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Warnings about the dangers of overheated insulin seem to be increasing. Is there any problem with injecting insulin right out of the refrigerator other than the possibility of increased discomfort? Warnings about the dangers of overheated insulin seem to be increasing. Why not just keep it refrigerated until injected, so long as pain isn’t a problem?

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My 56 year husband, who takes U-500 insulin, is continuing to gain weight and becoming depressed. What information do you have on U-500 insulin?

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Can insulin be given IV push [intravenously, pushed into the vein by syringe]? I am a new nurse and this was a sliding scale order for one of my patients.

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My 3 year old son was diagnosed a little over 2 years ago. Since beginning the Humulin about 6 months ago, from time to time he goes through periods where we are able to completely eliminate the Humulin shot for 3-4 days at a time. Does the Humulin build up in a person’s body over time?

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My six year old daughter recently changed from Ultralente to Lantus/glargine as her basal insulin. Is there any particular reason that the injection must be at bedtime?

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My daughter is 9 and is currently taking 7 units of Regular and 15 units of NPH per day. I am wondering if your body builds up a tolerance toward any of these two insulins, or any type of insulin.

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My daughter is 11 years old and has had diabetes for four years. We are beginning to have a lot of trouble controlling her blood sugar. What I need to know is, are there any types of insulin that can be used other than N and R, to help us get better control of her diabetes?

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