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Diabetes and Adoption
Rachel and her husband chose to adopt a baby instead of meeting the challenges of handling a high risk pregnancy and Rachel’s type 1 diabetes at the same time. She shares their thought process and ultimate happy ending about the decision to bring a child into their lives.
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Chris Matthews Makes Time for Diabetes
Hosting Hardball on MSNBC and The Chris Matthews Show keep Chris Matthews working long hours. But Matthews got a lesson in priorities and made some life changes when he was diagnosed with type 2.
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A Chihuahua with Diabetes
Olivia and her dog both have diabetes and today they comfort and encourage each other through the rigors of dealing with the disease. Plus, find out what it means when your domestic pet is diagnosed with diabetes.
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Smoking and Diabetes
Smoking has severe effects on your diabetes and your health. Learn why diabetes and smoking are an especially bad combination and get some tips from the experts on how to quit.
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Continuous Glucose Monitors
CGM is a relatively new technology, but the information it provides is invaluable. Find out what CGM offers and whether it could help you.
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My Personal Experience Using the New NovoLog Insulin
Feb 1, 2002
As you may be aware, NovoLog (insulin aspart) is the new rapid-acting insulin analog from Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc. On paper, its action is supposed to be similar to Lilly's Humalog (insulin lispro). However, my experience, as well as the experiences of other people I've talked to who are using it in pumps, is very different.
When I first started using NovoLog with my pump, my control was in range, though perhaps a bit too tight. Soon, however, I began to have very frequent hypoglycemia after meals as well as between meals when my basal rate was the only thing controlling my blood glucose. (Three weeks before beginning to use NovoLog, I had fasted to ensure that my basal rates were set properly, and they were.)
To prevent hypoglycemia, I've had to make two adjustments to be sure that NovoLog fits my diabetes routine. First, I cut my basal rates by 0.1 unit per hour for the entire day. Second, I now take less insulin per carbohydrate choice for meals.
This, of course, is only one person's experience; I have seen no published research data that would confirm it. Nevertheless, as mentioned, I have spoken to other people who are experiencing the same effects.
Is this experience good or bad? Well, as far as I'm concerned, any time you can take less insulin and reach the same goal, that is a good thing.
Categories: Insulin, Insulin Pumps, Personal Stories
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