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I am type 1 insulin dependent diabetic taking injections every day for last 10 years. Recently i read about insulin pens which look less intimidating. How are they different from injections and are they better or worse?

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They easy to operate. Convenient for travelling. But they are little expensive compared to vial and syring. For example. Human mixtard 30/70 vial 400units costs 150 INR and red 40u syring costs 7 INR. ...  Read More

My father has been prescribed insulin...we have got the insulin pen...I have a question...that do we need to dispose off the needle after every single use...or can we use the same needle on him every time...and please tell some other important tips while using this insulin pen

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You can use for 3-4 days ...  Read More

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Can lantus cartridges be used with All star insulin pen... doctor prescribed solostar pen... Since it is single use can we use reusable all star pen instead

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Hi. Yes it can be used. ...  Read More

My mother having diabetes blood pressure and he is on insulin... I need novomix 30 pen and injections

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You probably need to get in touch with the nearest medical hall. ...  Read More

I want to shift from insulin pen to insulin vial,which will be effective for diabetes control but which will be less expensive

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You can buy insulin vial of HUMINSULIN 30/70 Instead of NOVOMIX 30 . But NOVOMIX is analogue insulin whereas HUMINSULIN is conventional Insulin . ...  Read More

Hi mada/ sir my daughter have Type 1 diebetes and I m keeping insulin pen in refrigerator but when we are going for out of station how can i carry insulin in train while travelling is it ok to carry insulin pen without ice box in train or as u suggest me

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For 24 hours it's not a problem. u can safely take it. But it's always recommended to keep it refrigerated. U can use small chiller boxes, easily available in the market for the same . Other wise , as ...  Read More

Does anyone know if Lantus Cartridges fit into Novo Pen 4? I've been using Lantus SoloStar but want to make a switch to a refillable pen.

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No it does not. You need a all star pen ...  Read More

Our doctor prescribed H. Mixtard 30/70 injection 14 units in morning and 10 units in night, if we want to move to pen type what medicine we should buy and how much unit to use

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Same dose same medications ...  Read More

Hi, my mother was administered with steroids because of which she started showing high sugar levels. she was put on insulin injections. now the steroid dose is reduced and for past 2 days, she is showing normal sugar levels. can i altogether discontinue insulin injection or it need to be done gradually. kindly help.

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It needs to be tampered down gradually based on sugar readings ...  Read More

My dad sugar level before food is 156 and after is 335. He is taking tablets for 17+ years. Now doctor suggests him to take insulin injection instead of tablets. Is that ok and safe?

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Yes, he requires insulin according to his other comorbidities , You can consult me on Practo phone with all details. ...  Read More

Hi, i have to take insulin along with the medicine however due to some reason I need to travel for some time .I need to know do I need to refrigerate insulin pen as it is not possible does it reduces the effectiveness of insulin please respond.

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You can use insulin’s Bag. You can keep the insulin even at Room temperature for 28 days. Do not expose to Sun light.pl consult. ...  Read More

I have accidently accidently pricked on my mother's insulin injection, blood came, what to dio further

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Neck pen, and neck node pen ,all body slowly pen ,there is problem to eat milk, patient vomiting in nature , fnac test done

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Hi, have been diagnosed with a head and neck cancer already. Please share your reports of fnac /biopsy and scans if so. If never evaluated, please get checked by head and neck oncologist or surgical ...  Read More

Hi I'm 28 weeks pregnant now and my insulin timings are everyday before eating dinner Doc suggested 2 units of insulin Is this 2 units reduce my sugar levels if yes how many days it will take to reduce because I'm taking it from Tuesday night today if I check pbs is 104 pre lunch 96 should take pre dinner and before bed also Is it working for me ?

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Hi thanx in advance dr. My weight 105kg height 6feet. On aug 2023 i am diagnosed with diabetes due to kidney stone surgery. From that i am taking humanmix insulin mrng 15, night 10 afternoon trajenta 5mg. In aug my hba1c is 9.6 after last month i checked hba1c is 6%. Now i changed my insulin level. Now i am having 16 hrs fasting method. Is it ok to

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You should think about the GLP analogue. This will control your sugar and reduce body weight ...  Read More

Hi i am recently diagnosed Diabetic on 12.08.2023 while having kidney stone surgery. After three months passed my hba1c level is 6% now. Doing physical activities daily. Can i withdrawal my insulin injection and switch to tablets or shall i continue my insulin. On 8.2023 my hba1c is 9.6% now my hba1c is 6%

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Can attempt withdrawing and replacing with tablet but under guidance of Diabetologist ...  Read More

Is doing pen pushups more than half hour in a day is harmfull how much tym we can do this exercise in a day

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No problem. Seek consultation. ...  Read More

My mother has been on insulin for the past 2 years she takes lupisulin m 50/50 IU 40 through vial and syringe now the insulin Injector pen which I have bought have a cartridge of lupisulin m 50/50 IU 100 and she takes 12 units though syringe so how much unit of cartridge should be administered to her ?

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With 40 unit vial you should use 40 iu syringe (red) Pen cartridge are of usually of 100 IU and pen are calibrated for that So you can use same 12 units ...  Read More

What does plain insulin ? I mean which type of insulin is plain insulin ? ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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It's is generally regular insulin ...  Read More

Doctor suggested me for taking insulin 2unit before every meal because of gestational diabetes...I am little bit confused...can I take insulin in an empty stomach or eat some fruits . Then take insulin?

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Needs to be taken before a meal as advised ...  Read More

During gestational diabetes , can I take insulin at morning after eating apple or in an empty stomach ???

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Kindly consult for further assistance ...  Read More

When i m talking to my gf or watching romantic movie or siting with gf some fluid come out from my penic. Plz suggest me.

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Hi, This is a serious concern of precum and should be resolved at the earliest. The issue as described by you above is termed as Precum. Some people may also experience semen leakage while asleep ...  Read More

Iam non diabetic with glucose 92 after fasting . still during course of ivf insulin injection are suggested( after transfer) . they have criteria like after 32 age they are given to the all female. any side effects ? does it allow normal person to go into coma?

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Connect please ...  Read More

Please give advice...who is best insulin for long time cover in one day 1-human insulin mixture iu 40 2- human insulin R ..( regular) What's is defference between

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

I'm giving my mother insulin injections and there has been some bruising on the injection site since a few days. Should I be concerned? The images are attached

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Is that same in all injection sites... for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

Fiasp Insulin pen fill cartridges (unopened) were kept in the freezer mistakenly and frozen solid. Can we bring the insulin cartridges to room temperature and use?

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It's far more dangerous not advisable ...  Read More

My mistakely i put pen on my mouth.should i be worried... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...i will never do it again

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No worries ...  Read More

Hi, my mother is taking insulin injection on her abdomen on left or right right of the navel keeping 4 finger gap. Now she has a little pain due to injecting on same place for long and want to know if she can inject anywhere else on abdomen except left or right side of navel? Can she inject anywhere on the circle around navel keeping some gap? Ple

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She can take on outer side of upper thigh also. She can take around the navel ...  Read More

I have diabetes. Doctor gave me insulin glargine injection. And advised to take 12 units. I bought it from pharmacy, it is in packing of 3 ml. I am unable to understand how much quantity I have to take, is 1 unit equal to 1 ml or I have to take complete 3 ml at one time. I am attaching prescription and injection images.

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This is a 100 IU vial . 1 ml has 100 units so it will have total 300 units . You have to buy a 100 unit insulin syringe for this vial . It will have orange colour top . You have to draw 12 units in ...  Read More

I am experiencing a white layer on my pens on the top and on the pens' neck portion. It not really etch but I always get the etching sensations. A light etch feels good there. I am married and not having a frequent intercourse. Can any of the Doctor suggests me what should I do?

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Share pics on private chat online for better understanding of your problem and advice treatment chat now clarify your douts take proper consult ...  Read More

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