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Insulin

We give our son insulin based on his blood sugar and don’t count carbohydrates. What are the pros and cons of these two methods of dosing insulin?

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I’m an obese person with type 1. How would I know if I were significantly insulin resistant? Am I resistant because of my weight? How much insulin per kilogram of weight is considered too much?

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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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