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After 10 years of a certain correction factor, I am now experiencing lows when I correct with lispro. Does this mean I have an issue with insulin acceptance?

December 18, 2009
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My new doctor switched me from Humalog to NovoLog, but I am now having consistent highs. Why is this happening? Should I find another doctor to put me back on Humalog?

November 8, 2009
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Diagnosed three months ago, my teen daughter was told by an endocrinologist to decrease her evening Lantus and take Humalog before meals instead of Lantus only. She had several elevated readings using the Humalog. Is it necessary to use the short acting insulin or can she continue to take the one evening injection of Lantus if this is creating normal daytime sugar levels?

November 4, 2009
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What is the best time of day to take a Lantus injection?

October 15, 2009
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On Mixtard 30, NovoRapid and Lantus, my daughter spends a lot of time high. Our doctor’s suggestions aren’t very helpful. What do you suggest?

September 29, 2009
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Is there any truth to the story that Lantus causes cancer? What type of cancer? Should we switch from Lantus to Levemir?

August 27, 2009
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My son has been doing well taking NovoLog, but the doctor wants him to switch to Humalog because it is faster acting. Is there a downside to Humalog? Should we make the switch?

July 20, 2009
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My son, who takes Levemir and NovoRapid, just had his first seizure. Are these insulins okay for him? Are there better insulin options? How do I prevent another seizure?

June 9, 2009
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I ran out of Lantus and the pharmacy was out of it. In the meantime, I am giving my daughter NovoLog every two hours. Is there anything else I can do or should do?

May 28, 2009
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Sometimes my fasting blood sugar is higher. How can I achieve normal blood sugars during the night? I take Lantus in the morning, based on my fasting reading, Humalog for foods.

March 20, 2009
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