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Insulin

I was on the Lilly beef/pork insulin until last spring when I switched to semi-synthetic human insulin. The last time I went to give blood, they said there was a risk the blood was infected with Mad Cow Disease because I had taken bovine insulin. Have there been any cases of mad cow transmitted through Lilly’s Iletin I?

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I was told that cold insulin can cause scar tissue when injected. I have always stored insulin in the refrigerator for my 8 1/2 year old daughter. What is your advice?

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Is it okay to use different brands of insulin together when preparing a mixed dose of R and N?

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I am the mother of a 12 year old son diagnosed with Type 1 four years ago. Is there some type of scale for age or body weight in relation to amount of insulin to be given or is totally individualized and based on readings?

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My seven year old daughter currently uses Humulin NPH and Humalog. Last week, a doctor on TV made claims that Humulin Insulin has many unreported side effects, and that currently there is a class action suit against its manufacturer. Do you have any information on this?

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I take Ultralente about two hours after dinner with good results, and use Lispro with meals. Is there any reason I should consider using Lantus instead?

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My eight year old daughter was diagnosed about six months ago. Last month, her A1c was 6.6% and her blood sugar average was 138 mg/dl [mmol/L]. If the islet cells are not dead but still producing a little insulin, can artificial insulin further hurt the islet cell insulin production?

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My son, who takes four to five injections of insulin daily, wanted me to ask you what would happen if people without diabetes took small amounts of insulin. We are both curious!

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How is artificial insulin made?

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I was told that if you put insulin on your food you can eat anything you want. Is this true?

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