Question 1

how do i use an insulin pen ?

Accepted Answer

: You use it the way your treatment team/doc prescribed. This site is not designed as a substitute for your personal physician. If you obtained this without a prescription, find a doc and get proper detailed instructions for use. An overdose could kill you.

Question 2

what can i do about high insulin?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance: Many people are Insulin resistant. That means you have to make more Insulin to keep blood glucose normal. The most common cause is obesity/overweight and sedentary lifestyle.  Genetic predisposition. Medications and medical conditions can contribute. So the solution is to fix the problem: diet and exercise.  I actually do not measure insulin, since it will not change what i would do anyway.

Question 3

how could i get funding for insulins?

Accepted Answer

Free insulin: If you don't have medical insurance and your income is below a certain amount, you can apply for drug assistance program to the phamaceutical company making the insulin. They are very good about giving insulin free under these circumstances

Question 4

how to tell if i am insulin resistant ?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistant: If you are taking insulin and your blood sugar is high, you are not insulin resistant but you are not taking enough insulin.

There are two ways around this:

1: Increase your insulin bit by bit for a while.
2: Make changes to your diet. See "Nuval" on line.
3: Exercise as regularly as you can.

4: Work your way to needing less insulin.

Question 5

where or how can i get emergency insulin?

Accepted Answer

Samples, pharmacy: If you have a primary care doctor, the office may have some samples of the Insulin you take. Many states do not require a prescription for purchasing Insulin from a pharmacy. One source i just checked says most counties in fl do not require a rx. If you're purchasing it without a prescription, be sure you're getting the form of Insulin you need. The pharmacist can help.

Question 6

how can i select my insulin dose initially?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors...: Your doctor will take many factors into consideration when choosing your Insulin dosing.  Factors include:

1.  Glucose readings (fasting and after meals)
2.  A1c level
3.  Other medications
4.  Body weight
5.  Other medical conditions including kidney disease
6.  Type of Insulin used - 70/30 mix, long-acting (nph), short-acting (regular, apidra, (insulin glulisine) huma/novolog), basal (lantus, levemir).

Question 7

how do i dispose of used insulin cartridges?

Accepted Answer

Disposal: You can take them to your doctor or your pharmacist.

Question 8

what could happen if i stop taking my insulin?

Accepted Answer

Stop insulin?: That is a very troubling question!

If you have diabetes and have been prescribed insulin you could be in big trouble if you suddenly stop.

Please work towards getting rid of insulin by taking proper food  - go online to "NuVal" - and exercising regularly.

A visit to a dietitian would help as would a visit to a trainer.

Question 9

what to do if i have taken insulin in my nerve willi die?

Accepted Answer

Insulin: Insulin injected into a nerve will not led to death, if can however be quite painful and possibly led to a nerve injury. The last  type of injury is quite uncommon.

Question 10

i accidently gave my child 2 extra units of insulin--will he be okay?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes: I would monitor him/her closely watch diet and call your family physician.

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Where or how can i get emergency insulin?

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