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Insulin

I have always had a reaction to the insulin in during which my entire body swells which has progressively gotten worse over time. My endocrinologist continually says it will go away, but it hasn’t! What do I do? Do you have any suggestions about who to talk to who might have some answers as to what else I can try?

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My 16 month old son, diagnosed three months ago, has been taking Regular and NPH. Can we put my son on Lantus and Humalog?

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I know insulin cannot be taken orally because stomach acid will destroy it, but what if it was taken with proton pump inhibitors?

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Diagnosed a month ago, my son has one or two lows per week without symptoms. He is on very low doses of insulin. What should we do? Is it safe for him to have lows?

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Is insulin a growth hormone that will increase one’s muscle mass and give a “buff” look?

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What happens when insulin is “old?” Does it become poisonous or just lose its effectiveness? How long after the date on the bottle does this happen? How can a person tell?

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Are there any published articles about the Un-Tethered Regimen? My daughter’s diabetes team has not heard of this. In case of pump failure, what insulin should I give my daughter? Her doctor recommended NPH.

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I take Humalog for meals and NPH at bedtime. I keep waking with very high blood sugars, even when in range three hours before. What do you suggest?

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Should a person be treated with insulin during the honeymoon phase? Based on my history, am I really in the honeymoon? Could I not have diabetes?

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I have been taking extra insulin after breakfast and dinner to combat highs and I am gaining weight. Is the insulin making me fat? Could I have possibly developed type 2 diabetes?

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