Diabetic Questions (Page 8)

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

Safe diabetic blood count UK?

Does the Yaz or Yasmin birth control pill cause weight gain?

I have struggled with adult cystic acne for the last year and a half. I am currently on the nuvaring, but I was recommended this birth control for acne. I’m a type 1 diabetic, incredibly active, and eat very clean. However, I am greatly concerned about the possibility of weight gain. Has... read more

Wellbutrin for energy and seasonal affective disorder, how effective?

I am currently weaning off my Paxil, because it have lead to conditions that have a huge impact on my health. My PCP recently said I’m pre-diabetic; I actually crave for so much carbs and sugar. I also had gotten a sleep study and found out that I average only 4% REM sleep. The Paxil has... read more

Latuda - This drug is way too strong for me?

The FDA and other reputable medical institutions have approved it for Bilpolar Disorder. As for diabetics, it spiked my blood sugar from 7 to 21 on my meter on initiating 20mg dose, all other factors remaining the same. Also, if medical professionals are concerned about benzodiazepines causing... read more

Is it ok to save unused prescriptions for future use?

Is a Continuous Glucose Monitor right for me?

How do I choose a Blood Sugar Monitoring Device?

Can I lower metformin dosage frequency or just stop taking it?

I have had very favorable results with metformin after being told I was "pre-diabetic" . Over 9 months my A1C went from 6.8 to 5.7 while taking 500 mg twice daily. Would it be ok to reduce frequency to 500 mg once daily after dinner? Or can I stop medication all together until next annual... read more

Lantus Solostar - Where would I get the activity profile dataset for Lantus Solostar insulin?

I am trying to better manage my own T2 diabetes by using data analysis tools and spreadsheets. Yes, I am autistic as well as diabetic, haha. I would like to find the dataset that represents the activity profile and duration of a given specific dose of insulin, so that I might track my own blood... read more