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Insulin

My teen son will be traveling in Europe this summer. Should he need it, can he buy additional Lantus and NovoLog there?

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How can insulin really help people with type 2 who have insulin resistance? Can living in big, crowded and polluted cities cause persistent hyperglycemia?

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My one year old was diagnosed a month ago. He gets Insulatard only in the morning. A split dose caused late night lows. But, he’s high in the morning. What do you suggest?

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I started on insulin in my 20th week and was up to about 100 units. Last week, I had to stop all insulin to avoid lows. The doctor thinks the placenta may be deteriorating. Is this common? Does it usually have a good outcome?

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After an infection and steroids, my son was diagnosed with type 1. Gradually, his insulin was reduced, then stopped. Now, he has high bedtime levels that come down on their own overnight. The doctor will not resume insulin, but I am worried about the highs. What is your opinion?

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If I stop taking insulin, follow a strict diet and exercise, can I take Januvia as a replacement treatment for type 1? Is there any other drug to replace insulin injections?

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My son has morphea on his abdomen so he is injecting insulin away from the lesion. Sometimes the insulin seems ineffective. How does the morphea affect insulin absorption?

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Here, in Colombia, I can get only one vial of lispro per month, but I may need to use more to combat highs. Can I use Regular for the times I run out of lispro?

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Our child’s insulin is stored in the refrigerator until opened. With the storms and extended power outage in our area, what is considered safe for insulin storage?

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How long can a type 1 diabetic go without insulin?

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