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Insulin

After switching to Lantus, my son would have extended periods of lows. Next on Levemir, the lows continued. So, now, my son is taking Humalog only. What is going on?

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On NovoMix 30, my daughter has very elevated afternoon blood sugars. Is there another insulin she can take in the morning to cover her after lunch?

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During the Spring, my son’s allergies cause his blood sugars to be out of control so we have to increase his insulin by 150%. Is this normal? Should he try a different allergy medication?

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Can endothelial dysfunction cause decreased extravascular movement of insulin?

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Which insulin is better, human or animal? Why is animal insulin no longer produced? I am concerned about the side effects of human insulin.

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Since Lilly is no longer making Lente, what other insulin do you recommend? I an concerned about nighttime lows and maintaining a good A1c.

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For a teen, how much insulin is “too much?” What defines “insulin resistance?”

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I eat a snack and decrease my insulin right before I start a 45 to 60 minute rowing workout, but still have lows. What should I do?

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What are the adverse effects of insulin, aside from hypoglycemia, for someone with type 2? Can more insulin force arterial wall muscles to relax in excess or for a prolonged time?

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My daughter was recently diagnosed. Should I give her a correction dose of NovoLog if she’s high at 11 p.m., three hours after her snack? When should I give a correction shot at bedtime?

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