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Insulin

When on Dexamenthasane for her leukemia, my daughter’s blood sugars do not go down, even with insulin. Would Chromax chromium picolinate be helpful?

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I’m on low dose steroids for an ACTH deficiency and they have a clear impact on my blood sugar control. If I don’t take the steroids, I need much less insulin. Is is possible that even a low dose of steroids can lead to increased insulin needs? Am I at risk for a recurrence of the autoimmune hypophysitis I had last year?

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Sometimes when I pull the needle out after giving an injection, a bit of insulin comes out of my arm. Why does it happen? Is this common?

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Other than pregnancy, what are the possible reasons for a very sudden increased insulin requirement? I have had type 1 for seven years and my diabetes has been stable for years.

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I am a triathlete. When I reduce my insulin before racing to reduce lows near the end of races, I go too high. On my usual dose, I go low. What do you suggest I do?

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Does injected insulin cause weight gain? I’ve been on insulin for 42 years, but have gained 35 pounds in the past three years, since starting Lantus. I eat well and exercise.

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On NPH and NovoRapid, my daughter often has unexpected highs and lows. Would her blood sugars be more stable if she were on Levemir?

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Where can I donate unused supplies, such as insulin?

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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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