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Insulin

Since my diagnosis 14 months ago, I have gained 25 pounds despite following a diet and exercising. Could insulin be causing my weight gain?

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My son seems to be very sensitive to insulin. Any change in his dose causes fluctuations in his blood sugar. On Lantus and Humalog, what is the best treatment option for him?

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I am not happy with my daughter’s A1c of 9.5. To improve it, and bring down highs after snacks, should she be taking insulin for snacks? Can she skip snack if her blood sugar is normal? She takes Lantus and fast-acting insulin for meals.

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At diagnosis, my daughter was put on Mixtard. A second doctor then switched her to Actrapid and Insulatard. With fluctuating blood sugars, what insulin(s) do you recommend?

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My son has been on Regular and NPH since diagnosis. I’ve read that this regimen is outdated. Do you agree?

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Our son’s blood sugar is often quite high two hours after eating. Does this indicate we need more fast-acting insulin or that he would need more Lantus (24 hour) insulin?

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What can you tell me about reusable insulin pens?

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How can we prevent post breakfast highs? Why is my daughter so insulin resistant? How can we get her to test less frequently? She tests almost every hour.

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Can increased insulin cause decreased potassium, resulting in decreased neuromuscular activity and decreased filtration in the kidneys?

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Is it possible that extra insulin can interfere in filtration from micro-vessels and from liver, kidney, etc. and cause some problem because it is a big molecule and exogenous insulin can be bit odd for body’s normal handling?

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