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Insulin

I have type 1, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, and celiac. I now have several other symptoms and need to take less insulin. What should I do?

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My newly diagnosed daughter, who is usually calm, has started to act very hyperactive, like her sister who was diagnosed several years ago. Can insulin have an effect on the way children act?

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Is it common for people with type 1 to need less insulin in the early morning? Why is it that I need LESS insulin for corrections when I’m severely high? Could I still make insulin 24 years after diagnosis? Why do insulin needs increase during menstruation?

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My daughter was just diagnosed and I am concerned about having to limit her carbohydrates drastically to avoid blood sugar spikes. Is this normal? Will I ever be able to give her more than five grams of carbohydrates at a time?

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My fasting and post dinner blood sugars are elevated. I take Actrapid and Insulatard. Can you advise me about what I should do?

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What should I do when an injection leaks out?

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I have a 6 year old daughter. When we give her insulin, she has an allergy. Often painful tumours appear on her body.

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My 4 year old son has had Type�1 diabetes since he was 21 months old. We frequently have to give a second shot about 3 hours after a high fat meal to bring his blood sugar into acceptable range. Can you offer an alternative injection strategy for dealing with fatty foods? How about a mixed shot of Regular insulin and Humalog?

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How does my doctor determine how much insulin I need to take? She looks at this card with the time the different insulins take to work and then tells me to take, like 24 units in the morning? How does she arrive at the number 24?

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My daughter is 6 1/2 years old and was diagnosed with diabetes Type 1 2.5 years ago. She weighs 33 kilos. At her recent appointment her endocrinologist said her body is rejecting the insulin. I have never heard of this.

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