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Insulin

I pre-mix Regular and Humalog insulins. Is it necessary to shake the pre-mixed vials prior to each injection?

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After four years with type 1, my young daughter is having high blood sugars around lunch time. Could she be dropping low, then rebounding? What do you suggest?

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Is it beneficial to take insulin glargine with other long-acting insulins or with Mixtard 70/30 or 50/50 ?

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My elderly mother has type 2. NovoRapid and detemir caused sudden glucose changes so she was put on Actrapid and detemir. Her post meal readings are still high, especially breakfast. Are we doing something wrong? Why is she so high after breakfast?

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When hospitalized with large ketones, my son got Regular and Lantus, which worked well. Back home, the doctor has said to use his usual Lantus/NovoLog regimen, but he’s high again. What should I do?

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My fiance, who has type 2, has been told that if his upcoming A1c is greater than 6, he will need to take insulin. Would he need shots for the rest of his life? If he loses weight, might he be able to stop taking insulin?

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For the most part, my son’s blood sugars are in range. The doctor has said to increase the dinner Humalog and decrease his dinner NPH. Why? Can you explain why taking too much insulin can be harmful for him even though he has good readings?

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For three years, I used Humalog and Insulatard successfully. I am pregnant so the local put me on Actrapid. My blood sugars skyrocketed. What do you recommend?

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Sometimes, my son has extended, almost untreatable lows. We often stop giving him insulin. Then, if he has a high, it comes down on its own. What is your opinion of this situation?

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Sometimes when my blood sugar is low, I lose the feeling around my mouth. Why? What is the difference between human and animal insulin? Does insulin really cause cancer as was reported recently?

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