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Insulin

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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Does metformin help those with type 1 by making insulin work properly? If I take it, might it lower the amount of insulin I need to take?

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After two years on Lantus and Apidra, my daughter’s blood sugars are usually elevated. Adjusting the Apidra by a unit causes either highs or lows and I am at a loss. Are her insulin doses not commensurate to her needs/weight?

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Is it possible my 12-year-old daughter has a sensitivity to insulin? She has experienced several abnormalities since going on insulin.

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Currently, my mother cannot afford her Novomix 30. Can she take Humulin 30 instead? Or, should she go back to Mixtard?

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Is Insulatard a true replacement/alternative for Monotard? We have been advised to shift to it because Monotard is not available in penfills.

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I have heard of reports that the UK has approved a nasal insulin application, available in lieu of injections. Could you please give me any information or details on this?

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My 14 year old son with Type 1 diabetes will be going on a school trip soon. He will be traveling by bus and staying in motels for five days. I am concerned about keeping his insulin cool.

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I have a 7 year old son who has had type 1 diabetes since he was 2 and 1/2 years old. He gets 4 units of Humalog and 12 and 1/2 units of N in the morning. When does the N insulin start to work? When is the best time to check him to determine when the N is peaking for him?

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