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Insulin

Within four hours after an insulin injection, my three year old son develops a full, bright red bump at the site which can last as long as two to three days. Our CDE isn’t concerned because they don’t hurt him, but I am concerned. I am afraid that these reactions will lead to dimpling at injection sites much faster, and they look unsightly. Any suggestions?

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I am taking Mixtard insulin and have been adding more Actrapid to it. How long can I keep the pre-mixed insulin in the same vial? I would like to try NovoRapid with Mixtard. Would this be okay? How long can I keep it in the same vial?

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Our insurance coverage is changing to a mandatory generic prescription plan. Is there a generic form of Humulin N? If not, do you have any suggestions on how to address this?

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I am concerned about the long-term effects of inhaled insulin on the lungs. Are my concerns valid? Do you know if I’d have to take the same dosage of insulin with an inhaler as I would with injected insulin?

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I am 40 years old, have had type 1 diabetes since age 10, and I am on a regimen of NPH with Regular insulin. Starting about a month ago, I have been having extreme low blood sugar at night about six to seven hours after injection, and it seems the insulin is dumping on me during this time, instead of getting a more even flow. Has something in me changed or the insulin?

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I have had type 1 diabetes for 34 years. I have heard about a new insulin called glargine. Can you provide me any updated information on this insulin and if and when it will be available in the US?

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I have a 15 year old that was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about 3 months ago. He is on Humalog and Lente. He has continuously been running highs all the time. His doctor suggested that we try NPH instead of Lente before breakfast. If this works, will we notice a change in his blood sugars right away, or will it take a few days?

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My 76 year old mother has diabetes. What effect, if any, does insulin have on the liver and kidneys?

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I’m a 43 year old male, diagnosed five months ago with type 1. I appear to have some residual islet cell function at this time and have many questions.

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My two-year old grandson has just been diagnosed. His doctor has set up an insulin regimen, and my daughter keeps a reasonable diet. Nevertheless his glucose levels are often above 300 mg/dl pre-insulin injection. How long does it take for insulin levels/responses to settle down in an acceptable range?

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