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Is there any evidence of allergic reactions to NovoRapid and Insulatard? I experience stomach cramps when using them.

August 25, 2004
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I have had gestational diabetes for 16 weeks. If my blood sugars are not consistently high, do I need insulin? At what blood sugar level does one need insulin?

August 25, 2004
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I have type 2 and take 160 units of Lantus daily. My doctor wants me to increase it to bring down my average glucose level. Why doesn’t he want me to use any short-acting insulin? What can I do to stop the weight gain the insulin is causing?

August 22, 2004
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Four days ago, my son had belly pain and we had to reduce his insulin. We continued to reduce it daily until he stopped having lows. What could have caused this need to reduce his insulin?

August 18, 2004
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Are bedtime snacks to cover the trailing effect of dinner Actrapid or bedtime Insulatard? At what time should I take my Insulatard? How much time should I have between the two shots?

August 16, 2004
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I was switched to insulin for uncontrollable blood sugars. Do I have type 1 or type 2? What regimen is best for preparing for pregnancy? Also, do I need more bedtime NPH to stay in range?

July 27, 2004
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Diagnosed with type 1 in February 2003, my daughter stopped needing insulin that Spring. Recently, she has had some elevated readings. Is it likely that she will need to resume injections? Why did her blood sugar rise this morning after she exercised?

July 23, 2004
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I went to bed with a target blood sugar after a meal of pasta and bread. My pump indicated there was insulin remaining on board. I woke up with an elevated blood sugar. Could I have had a low during the night? Or, do I need to adjust my insulin to carbohydrate ratios?

July 22, 2004
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Our four year old takes Humalog and NPH. Her blood sugars are elevated at lunch and dinner. Are we giving her too many carbohydrates? Is there a scale or ratio of insulin to grams of carbohydrates for each meal and snack?

July 20, 2004
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After a year of satisfactory blood sugars, my teen son has high blood sugars in the morning. The nurse thought hormones would be the cause. Is this possible?

July 12, 2004
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