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Insulin

When would inhaled insulin be available in the USA?

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My 11 year old daughter has had type 1 diabetes for a year and a half. For the past four weeks, she has been having dizzy spells not associated with the diabetes. We are curious as to whether or not the Lente could be causing these spells of dizziness.

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I heard on the news that in Europe they have an oral medication instead of injections. Is this true? If so, how safe is it and will the FDA approve this?

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Can you please explain why insulin is primarily administered as a subcutaneous injection?

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Claus von Bulow was accused of trying to murder his wife Sunny (who did not have diabetes) by giving her an insulin overdose. He said the insulin and syringes were hers, and she took insulin injections to lose weight. I have heard of weight loss only as it relates to people with diabetes omitting insulin. How do people who do not have diabetes lose weight using insulin, or is it untrue?

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My two year old son, diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about six months ago, is currently taking NPH with Regular twice daily, and he has extreme swings. The hospital is now talking with us about basal/bolus therapy, but we are still very overwhelmed with this diagnosis and just aren’t sure of the options available to us. How do we know what therapy is right for our two year old son?

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I am currently on Humalog before each meal and Lantus at bedtime, and I would really love to start using a pump, but don’t want to wear it to certain occasions such as a prom. I heard of one person in a chat room who would sometimes (when needed) switch off the pump and take injections. Is this really possible?

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A doctor told my 13 year old son, who was diagnosed when he was 11, that he didn’t have to take his NPH insulin at night if his blood sugar was under 110 mg/dl [6.1 mmol/L]. Then a CDE nurse said he should always take his night shot. She herself has is a diabetes and is very well informed.

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I am 53 years old, female, have diabetes treated with insulin, and I have severe vascular disease. Even though I have lost 100 pounds in four years, I can’t seem to drop below 160 pounds. I have been told that too much insulin causes weight gain, but if I cut my insulin, my blood sugars go up.

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My four year old stepson has had diabetes for a year and is currently getting injections at breakfast and at supper. Are there long-term side effects from excessive insulin use?

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