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07/12/09 09:33 PM

"i am a type 2 and have ben since 10 years old , here lately i been haveing problems breatheing, heart feels like racing, and just not feeling well."
Asked By: lisa81  
Category: Weight Issues

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haveing chest pains, feet and legs swollen , and blood pressure up wondering what can be doctors can't find anything yet. i take 150 lantus night ,65 lantus morning, 35 humlin u-500 r each meal and 30 mg actos morning and blood pressure pill . please help or give me some kind information if can it bugs me also been gaining weight

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10/06/09 02:04 PM

Hi lisa81. I'm sorry to hear that you aren't feeling well and that you aren't getting the answers you need. My first concern is that you take a lot of insulin. Based on your insulin types and dosages I am assuming that you are very insulin resistant. This means that you have a lot of circulating insulin in the blood stream but the cells are not allowing the insulin to enter. Actos should help with this as should exercise. Is it possible that when you experience chest pain that your blood glucose may be too low or too high? All that insulin you are taking can cause weight gain especially if you are having to treat low blood glucose on a regular basis. I am concerned based on the information you have provided that your cardiac health may be poor. I am going to advise you to see a certified diabetes educator to help you evaluate overall blood glucose control and the appropriateness of your diet, an endocrinologist for possible medication re-evaluation; and a cardiologist for a complete cardiovascular assessment. Please do not hesitate to take action. I wish you luck.
Answered By: Jodi Limacher
Accreditations: MS, RD, CDE
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