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Diagnosed a month ago, my son was having many lows so the endocrinologist changed his insulin-to-carbohydrate ratios, the ones for breakfast and lunch drastically. Why would he make such drastic changes? I am now concerned about highs.

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?

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?

Since a stomach bug a week ago, my son has needed no insulin to cover the foods he has consumed and has had in range blood sugars. He is still getting Lantus, but I need to reduce this, too. Is this common after an illness?

When our grandson comes to visit, we have to call his parents for insulin dosing guidance. Is there a formula for determining the dosing?

What is the suggested formula for calculating a return to MDI from pump therapy either for short term in cases of pump failure and for longer term return to MDI?

Can long acting insulins cause downregulation of insulin’s receptors due to their prolonged and continual exposure in comparison to short acting insulin due to decreased insulin oscillations and degradation?

Diagnosed with type 2 two years ago, my doctor now suspects I have LADA. Should I consider adding another medication to my metformin? Should I consider taking insulin?

Since her diagnosis with type 1, my daughter has been throwing angry fits and it’s affecting her school. Is this something caused by her taking insulin?

Can NPH insulin make a child become tired and weak in knees even though his blood sugar is 200 mg/dl [11.1 mmol/L]?

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