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My son is in the honeymoon, and we have been decreasing his insulin over the last week to the point that now he takes no Lantus and uses Humalog only for correction. However, he has not been high, and hence has not had a shot for two days now. How many days do we go without a shot before the risk of insulin allergy becomes a concern?

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When someone with type 1 is ill, not eating, and having lower blood sugars, do you still need to give them insulin?

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How long does it take for the insulin to work to lower one’s blood sugar? My son been on it for a week and his sugar is still high.

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What symptoms indicate that I might need to take insulin? I have type 2 and take metformin, Actos and Amaryl. I often feel tired.

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I am concerned about the amount of insulin my teen daughter takes. She has also gained weight, which I think is tied to her insulin resistance. What should she do? Are there oral medications she could try? At what point is one considered insulin resistant? Will her insulin resistance dissipate when puberty ends?

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I take Humalog Mix 75/25 before breakfast and dinner. How can I get more flexibility with respect to the time I can eat lunch?

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My son is taking NovoLog Pen injections three times a day. Could you tell me how long the insulin in the pen lasts after it has been puntcured? I’ve been told two weeks and 28 days. Which is the correct time?

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I am newly diagnosed with type 1. What would happen if I were to miss a mealtime or a bedtime shot? If I were to lose health insurance, could I go at least a month without insulin?

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After five years on pills, my doctor put me on insulin and metformin. The shots do not seem to bring down my blood sugar. Should I take more insulin?

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For a newly diagnosed child, wouldn’t it be better to start on Lantus and NovoLog rather than NPH and Humulin? Is a pump acceptable within six months of diagnosis?

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