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Insulin

What is the most widely recommended treatment for people with type 1 diabetes? Is it NPH with Humalog, or Lantus with Humalog after each meal? Are five shots a day generally considered normal, or excessive for a 13 year old?

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My friend who has type 2 diabetes started on insulin about five months ago. She gained a lot of water weightin the first two days, then was given diuretics, subsequently gained a lot of real weight, and Her A1c is still not very good despite the increased and increasing levels of insulin she is getting. How much insulin can a person take?

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I use Mixtard 20 and Mixtard 30 by pen. Can you graph an illustration of the effectiveness of the quick/slow acting insulin in each case?

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What in the world does NPH mean? Or what is it an abbreviation for? None of my medical books indicate any reference to this.

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Should I increase my son’s exercise regimen to help bring down his blood glucose readings? The doctor says he should not exceed more than 12.3 units per day, but he is currently taking 13.05 units.

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Can you comment on the insulins we are currently using for our son?

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Is it normal to have blood glucose spikes while honeymooning?

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How do I determine the amount of insulin I need for a Glucerna meal bar? I don’t quite understand the nutrition facts on the package.

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Is there any evidence of allergic reactions to NovoRapid and Insulatard? I experience stomach cramps when using them.

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Has there been any research done on using a patch for administering insulin in place of an injection?

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