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I test before each meal and have a sliding scale as to how much insulin to take before meals. How could I use the inhaled insulin with the varied amounts. If my sugar is 90 for example, I give myself 9 units.

I was wondering how do you get the sticky residue off of the skin after you change the pump site.

My son is now 4 years old and he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes nine months ago. How can I explain to him that he has a disease and that the testing and injections are forever?

How is it that the insulin that is injected works if you are insulin resistant?

What causes and how to prevent injection site reactions?

Have you seen Lantus, Novolin N and Novolin R given together? Seems like shouldn 't need all 3 insulins is dosing is done correctly

Is there an easy way to find out the ratio of R insulin to take when my blood sugar is high.

I will be traveling to a time zone that is 5 hours earlier than where I live. I take 22 units of lantus at bedtime. How do I make adjustments?

Going on a cruise with my pump - any suggestions about what to do with lots of water activities? Take a vacation from the pump and go on injections?

I take 34 units of Lantus in the morning. Would there be any benefit to taking 17 units 2 times a day instead?

i am type1 diabetic. i feel little uncomfortable taking injections in front of my friends. Are there any oral medicines for type 1? If not, when?

Is it normal when you give yourself insulin and some of it squirts out?

Is it ok to be an hour or two late with an insulin shot?

How do figure the sliding scale and how much insulin to take?

I inject both Lantus and Lispro in the morning via syringes. Can I reuse the same syringe when I inject the 2nd insulin?

I have been type I for 27 years and take insulin injections. Recently I have attempted to try a pump and after the second day I became terrified.

does anyone experience headaches after insulin shots?was on levermir 80 unit added novolog 20unit pre meal after every novolog inject get headache

I have type 2. I take metformin, Byetta, lantus, and Apidra. I give myself shots 7 to 8x a day. Is there something else that will work better?

is there a chart for insulin,that i can add my carbs up then inject that amount of insulin for my carbs.i am using the pen that i was just put.

Can someone with type 1 and on insulin 70/30 be taken off the therapy injections with diet and exercise with time?

After years of insulin injections, is it possible for the insulin injected to stop lowering my blood sugar?

is it bad to have blood come out when you withdraw the syringe after an insulin injection?

How does a sliding scale work when taking Novolog before each meal?

I inject my insulin in my stomach. I have a lot of belly fat. I use short fine needles. Is my belly fat blocking the insulin injection?

What are the benefits of the insulin pump verses shots besides convenience?

I was on the pump for nine years and had continued pump failures and site issues. Is it a failure to go back to shots.? All ads push being on a pump

I work at night so i take my insulin before dinner but sometimes i forget to take it untill after dinner will that hurt me?

Does u-500 insulin offer any advantage to patient other than injecting less quanity?

can i inject humulin R on different site and humulin N on the other site at the same time or is it necessary to mix them together.

I would like to hear from insulin pump users who at one time or another treated with insulin injections. I am considering going to pump therapy.

Why in warm weather does my bg drop so low (below 1oo) before bedtime? I dropped my Lantis injections from 8u to 3u and my Prandin dose in half.

Is the Insulin Pump is better or the Insulin Injection is better. I am taking 3 times daily the inject insulin.

I get bruises sometimes where I give my injections? What can I do to prevent these or help them heal faster?

In the past two days in a row I have had to change my site at least three times in one day. I have rotated and nothing has worked. I need help!

I currently use a Lantus Solarstar and take 58 units, recently after injections I notice that the injection site is swollen and sore

I've had type 2 for about 4 years now. Yesterday my Dr. put me on Novolin N. 8 Units at bedtime. What is the best time to take my injection?

Are their new guidelines coming out about high injections of Lantus I take 60 and it was suggested that I split the units into 2 similar injections

I took pills.doc put me on Lantus 49 units...once on the shots..is there any way I can go back on the pills...or am I stuck on shots??

Why is it so important to wait 15 minutes after your insulin injection to begin eating?

I inject byetta 10mg twice daily, i am on diamicron mr 30mg 4 in the morning & metformin 500mg twice daily. Cipramil 60mg mane xanax o.5mg 2 qds

I am expecting to start injections of short acting insulin in the fall. How often will I need to test my blood sugar?

forgot to take my shot last night, can i take one now

I am a big guy and some times when i use the injection sites it really hurts me especially in my legs so do i need to use those specific sites or no?

has anyone switched from the pump back to injections? I'm feeling the need to have a technology break.

How does someone w/ type 1 diabetes, insulin dependent, sleep in until noon, if desired. Do you have to get up, eat, inject, then go back to bed? thx

I am new at this only 3 months type 2 hate it i give my self 6 shots a day and do 6 finger pokes my sugars are so out of control i dont know why??

Is it safe to inject Lantus twice daily? It's advertised as the once daily insulin but my hubby's injecting 20ml's A.M. & P.M. by doctor's orders.

What do you do when a needle breaks off during an injection and you cant get it out of your skin?

What if you give yourself a shot of air only? thinking you have insulin in the syringe? I know air into a vein is dangerous but what if not in vein?

rotating insulin injection sites - possible absorption issues- how to recover absorption?

I keep having to increase the doseage of my Novalog 70/30 insulin. I have asked the doctor and all I get is you have diabetes. I inject 3x a day.

After injecting insulin, when I slowly withdraw the needle, a small bead of a clear liquid appears. Am I losing insulin?

What are the possible affects of injection into the lower arm, More spicificaly the forearm.

Traveling out of country. Byetta pen will have 10 days in it . Need to start new pen before returning. Has to be refrigerated till started. Solution?

My Dr. says my stomach empties way too slowly and that I need to take my shots after I eat to be more effective. Is there any additional I need?

Doctor and Diabetic Ed nurse and Manafactor Said ; That I am in that 2% that is allertic to insulin from the injectins. Lantus and now Levermia, so

I was informed by my son's Endo Rn that the FDA is stating and recomending that one syringe can be used all day, for all shots. is this true?

Started diet, sugar levels going low, how do I know how much to go down on Lantus injections to stablize without a dr. visit?

I use Levemir and Novolog FlexPens and Byetta pens. When I am done with a pen, what is the proper way to dispose/recycle them.

I have been getting big balls under my skin when I inject! It also turns red,is painful and doesn't go way for days.

does mixing lantus and novolog in the same syringe negate the effects of the insulin or does injecting it into the same site negate the effects

When would be the best time for me to take my lantus insulin injection?

Is there an ideal time interval that has to take place between a dinnertime injection and the bedtime injection?

My sister's blood sugars run in the 50-60 on a daily basis. She is known to drop as low as 17 and has to use a glucagon injection. We need help!!!

Is there any research showing that shots of Novolin lower one's immune system?

I have type 2 diabetes, and recently been taking the Byetta pen injections of 10 mcgs./day injecting in my stomach. It's has swelled up! HELP!

Can weekly Methotrexate injections affect fasting BS?

My 5-year old grandson complains of being cold within minutes of receiving his insulin injection, and he is covered with goose bumps. Is this normal?

SoloStar Lantus Pen - How many days is it good for when you take 20 units per day?

I keep reading NOT to recap a syringe. I bought 2 'prefilled syringe holders' through dLife, I HAVE to recap the syringe to use the case.

I have recently reduced my insulin injections from 25 units twice a day to fifteen units twice a day and my sugar levels have not changed.

are thier any bloodless gloco meters available. do they give an accurate reading

I'm told testing a spot other than fingers can give me a less than accurate blood sugar reading? What's the difference?

My 14 yr. old son is switching from shots 2 a pump system. Is there a way to donate left over insulin he will not be using?

Why have I had pain since my first injection of levemir? Not at the injection site but in my legs and hands.

I'm type 2, why do I get a burning sensation when I inject myself

Why is it so hard for doctors to prescribe pain and/or anxiety medicine to diabetics? We aren't talking measly injection site pain. We have stress.

I am under the impression that the more insulin you inject, the more weight you are likely to gain. Is this correct?

Is it true that the body will only absorb seven units of insulin at one site, so multiple injections are necessary to absorb the full bolus?

How important is it to rotate injection sites for a 4 and a half year old that has had diabetes for a year and a half? He has had shots done only in his butt since he was diagnosed. Is this going to lead to future problems and how long is it safe to go on doing shots only in this area? He gets 4 shots a day.

I have used a pump for about 15 years, and love it. I've had type 1 since 1960. I just started using symlin, to try to lower the spikes, and my A1c, but I'm pretty sure I won't "stick" with it, if they don't find a pen-injection for symlin. I feel like I'm back in the stone ages! Any hope?

I am a 49 year old and I have had Diabetes for 40 years. My problem is when I give my shot in my arms, legs or stomach , if I don't feel the injection it is as if I did not take one and my blood surgar goes higher. its like my skin is dead, is there any thing I can do?

Now that I'm on insulin, when is the best time to exercise. Should I exercise first thing in the morning before I inject insulin? Also where is the best area of my body to inject so the insulin doesn't get used to quickly and cause problems?

Could Oral-lyn(TM) be a possible replacement or an alternative for insulin needles for diabetics?

I've had Type 2 diabetes for about 8 yrs. Oral Meds are not working well for me. My doctor thinks I should start a low dose of insulin at bedtime. I need to talk to someone who is doing this and see if it is working, and will this start me taking insulin forwever? Will the inhaled insulin work?

I am 66 yrs. young and have been on insulin since September 2005 (now 50 units). At what time of day should I inject? It seems as though I can not get on a schedule. Thanks!

Has Humalog insulin changed? I didn't know before that I had to let insulin get room temperature before putting it in my reservoir.

I broke the bottle of insulin and it is early morning. The injection is supposed to be at 6AM. What should I do until I can get more insulin?

When my husband has a reading over 200 he is to get a shot. Does he eat first & I give him his shot afterwards or do I go ahead & give him the shot & he waits about 30 mins. to eat? I'm not sure on this & my husband suffered a stroke & he doesn't remember how he was taking the shot before. I'm the one who is responsible for the shots & I want to do it right. He usually gets one shot a day & it is at night & it is 8 units of Lantus.

I have Type 2 Diabetes, but recently my physician told me that I'm really "insulin resistent." I am having trouble losing weight on a low carb/high protein diet and would like to fast for a period of time (as I used to in my late teen years). Is it safe for Type 2 Diabetics to fast for a week or two? (By fasting, I mean drinking only water and/or diet sodas - no solid food).

I primarily take insulin injections twice a day in my abdomen. It has been almost 3 years now and my entire abdomen has turned to flab and sticks out further than above my belly button. This started when I started injecting insulin there. Is there anything I can do to stop this. I have been hesitant to exercise that area fearing it would turn to muscle and be harder to inject. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

My mom wants me to go on a pump and I’m kind of scared that I will give myself too much insulin. Please help me. How can I make this transition easier?

I just got myself off my pump because my sugars were staying too high. I am taking shots now but no matter how much I give myself my sugar will not go below 300. What can I do and use to get my sugar to go down? I have given myself 100 units before and it didn't hardly touch my sugar.

My doctor wants me to start taking insulin for my type 2. I have heard once you start on it that you can't not stop. Is this true because my goal is to work on getting off my meds. and use diet and exercise to control my blood levels.

I travel for a living and always keep my insulin in a small cooler (Lantus and Humalog). When I give an injection I get a a burning sensation about 75% of the time. This is regardless of the site, whether I keep the insulin out at room temp for a while or regardless of the dosage(Lantus 55 units and Humalog about 5-10 units). I use the standard alcohol swabs and allow to dry before injecting. Any thoughts? Thank you Mike D

What areas of my body can I use other than my abdomin for an infusion site?

When can a person switch over from injections to pills?

Can you inject 2 partial doses of Levemir (one from the old pen, one from the new) at the same time?

I have been on an insulin pump for 5 months. I insert the infusion sets in my abdomen rotating every 2 - 3 days it sometimes really hurts any ideas?

Is there an equivalent to Humalog that does the opposite of what Humalog does? A fast acting injection to raise the blood sugar.

Does your body use all insulin originating in pancreas and/or from injections? Is excess insulin broken down or discharged by your body, i.e. in urine

How do you use the Novo Pen?

How do I take my focus off of food (which makes me want to eat more) now that I am carb counting and injecting insulin?It seems my appetite never ends

Other than your stomach where can you give yourself insulin?

I was put on Byetta August 2008. Started having trouble with lows (one 46) 1 1/2 hour post injection. Pre meal was 186. What could this be from?

Why is it recommended to take Lantus better in the evening than in the morning? Any harm to inject it in the morning, the time of day I won't forget?

no matter where i inject my insulin, i get very painful bruising and usually lumps as well, any suggestions to stop this

I'm to count my meal carbs and take 1 unit for every 15. If I get a carb count of say 52 do I round the units up to 60? Or round it down?

I've heard that if you just eat meat sometimes you still have to inject insulin even though its all protein. Why is that the case?

Is injecting insulin better in the stomach or in the leg?

IF I CHECK MY BLOOD SUGAR 30 MINUTES BEFORE I EAT, IS IT NECESSARY TO RE-CHECK IT AGAIN IMMEDIATELY BEFORE I EAT WHEN I TAKE MY INSULIN SHOT?

3 months ago I injected into my thigh hitting a blood vessel. I still have a reddish bruise. Do you know of any remedies to get rid of it?

I use both belly and thigh areas for my injections, is this okay?

CAN I BUY INSULIN AND SYRINGES? I HAVE TYPE 2 AND I WANT TO BUY INSULIN AND SYRINGES.

AT THIS POINT IN MY LIFE I HAVE BEEN TEMPTED TO LOAD THE HUMALOG AS HIGH AS IT WILL GO AND SHOOT IT AND FORGET TRYING. I TRULY AM AT MY WITS END.

injection sites for people with atrophy. Does the insulin start working faster or slower?

My doctor recently prescribed humalog pen in addition to lantus syringe. I'm finding the pen injections painful & bruising. Any suggestions?

I heard Desisitation may help because I get large red bumps where I inject. And I hate to take my insulin because of that. It hurts alot.

My son is 9 yrs old, and just got on the pump 2 months ago. It is wonderful, but we are having red, irritated bumps where the infusion sight is at!!

I weigh 192# at 5'5". Needle size Is a # 31 x 5/16". I like it because it causes less black and blue. Is this needle proper for my mid-riff fat.

If you have insulin resistance syndrome, will large doses of injected insulin harm you if the pancreas is still producing insulin?

I inject insulin into my abdomen, the upper part above the navel. Can I also inject in the lower part of the stomach?

When injecting insulin will be fine, but it starts to burn. Is there any thing I can do different?

I am type 2.I take 13 units of Lantus SoloStar at 9pm. I would like to switch my injection to 8am. What would be the appropriate procedure ??

I'm having reactions at my injection site. They turn red, itch and swell-up and remain that way for about a week.

I have been on insulin injections for about 7 months and i take it 4 times a day. So i was wondering if you think it would be easier to have a pump?

I have recently come across the INJEX needle less injection system. I would love to try this safely on my 3 year old; does anyone have info on this?

I use a insulin pen, I get red marks around my belly button, is there a cream that's recommended to clear it?

If I start taking insulin shots, can I ever get off of it through diet and exercise?

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