Insulin Questions (Page 5)

Is there any insulin with out sulfa, sulfides or sulfer?

I am on Lantus and having problems. Swollen legs, feet, arms, and hands. Also have rash on my legs and arms. Any input would help. Thank you. Mike

Do I really need to take my insulin same time everyday?

I just started to take Lantus Solostar and it said to take before bedtime,but i work nightshift sometimes so i don't sleep, when i work i take it early before i go to work,should i bring it to work to take at same time eventhough i don't sleep??? Or should i take it when i sleep during... read more

Tresiba - Do you gain weight on this insulin?

I have been diabetic for 31 years in the last couple I have lost all control of my weight and blood sugars so very worried about this being a problem.

Taking Ozempic for weight loss?

I’ve been taking 0.25 injections for 4 weeks. This past week, I am having symptoms of hypoglycemia, shaky, headaches, sweating. I am not diabetic and don’t take insulin. Should I stop using the Ozempic if I’m having this reaction, or is there another way to handle it?

Ozempic injection type 2 diabetes?

Injected my first 0.25 today. Feel fine, but look 9 months pregnant with a very swollen abdominal. Is this normal side effect? Not feeling hungry at all. I also take metformin 2000mg a day and insulin at bed time?

I take Levemir at 10 am 7 unit 10pm 28 unit. I take also Humalog 11 unit each time at 8am, 1pm...

... and 6 pm. Can I use both Humalog and Levemir in the abdomen and not in two different locations such as the arm, thigh, or buttock? Am I doing it wrong? Is there any absorption problem for that because of injecting two types of insulin at the same location?

I have been on metformin for almost 10 years. The last 4 years 2000mg a day. I also take half of a?

... 5mg tablet of glipizide in the morning and 24 units of insulin at night. During this time I have lost 50 pounds. The first 25 pounds was all fat. The next 25 was all muscle. I have lost muscle tone and strength. I have tried exercise but have not gained anything back. Are there any suggestions... read more

Managing stage 3 kidney disease and diabetes type 2?

My nephrologist has taken me off metformin, Farxiga, valsartan and Mounjaro. My blood sugar is over 200 every day I am on 100 units of Tresiba (insulin) 2x per day. How do I get my sugar down to 80-120?

Lantus Solostar Pen - I am a DM2 (type 2 diabetic). My medications stopped working and my sugar...

... levels were spiking into the 400 range. I started on Lantus Solostar insulin and I have been increasing the dose by 6 units every 3 days and still I can't see it dropping. Today I started 61 units. I was on 55 units for 3 days and my sugar level was still in the 200's as it has been... read more

NovoLog Mix 70/30 - can I mix this insulin with novolin R sliding scale on the same injection side?

How do you know your lantus solarstar pen is Finnish or have no more insulin?

Can stomach pain be a side effects of Lantus Insulin? I also have dizziness?

I have stomach pain at the lower left side. I also have dizziness. Could both of symptoms due to Lantus Insuli??? Thanks

Can lidoderm patches raise blood sugar?

diabetic, insulin.. used patch, blood sugar was exceptionally high

I was storing my OPEN Lantus Solostar insulin pen in the fridge, is this bad?

I've been on insulin for 4 days now. I remember being told to store the unopened pens in the fridge. Looking at the drug info here and on the manufacturer's website they seem to make a big deal about "NOT" injecting yourself with them when they're still cold. I've... read more

Refrigeration of Novolog Flexpen?

I am a diabetic and insulin dependent. I have always kept my insulin flexpens in the refrigerator, both the Novolog Flexpen and the Levemir Flexpen, I was cleaning out my bag that I keep my supplies in and found a Novolog Flexpen in the bottom of the bag. It's not expired and has never been... read more