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Insulin

Aside from their duration, are there any other differences between different insulins on the market? Is there any difference between 40 u/ml or 100 u/ml in their effect giving property?

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What is your opinion of diluted insulin? Is it typical for a two year old to be very high one day, then lower the next, all with the same routine? Also, should she be seen by a pediatric endocrinologist?

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My father has had no changes to his diabetes medications. Yet, his insulin dosage has been cut by more than half. What could be the reason?

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For someone who is allergic to Humulin/Humalog, what other options are there, since Lilly no longer makes pork insulin? Why do some people have high blood sugars on Lantus/Humalog than animal insulins?

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I’ve heard that pumpers should be getting 50% of their TDD as basal insulin. My daughter’s basals are 25% of her TDD. Should I adjust it closer to 50%?

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I am a nurse, have type 1 myself, and have a patient taking Lantus, Humalog and NPH. I’ve never heard of this combination. Could this be correct?

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Diagnosed with diabetes two years ago, my daughter hasn’t needed insulin for seven months. Could she still be in her honeymoon?

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I’ve had diabetes for two years, take insulin and have good control. I don’t like taking insulin. Can I live without taking it?

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I have CFRD. Why are my blood sugars higher when I take albuterol or Pulmozyme? If I need I.V. antibiotics, will I need more insulin? Why did I get diabetes?

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Some of my neighbors are suggesting that I seek ayurvedic treatment for my diabetes instead of insulin. What should I do? Is insulin dangerous?

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