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What is Insulin?
Insulin is a hormone secreted by beta cells of Islets of pancreas. This is the hormone which regulates the blood sugar levels in the body. Whenever there is any condition which causes damage to these cells will result in increased blood sugar in the body. Insulin is used parenterally in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Questions and answers on "Insulin"
ok i found out I have type 2 dibeties I have to take insulin befor I eat how long befor I eat should I take it
MD Brief Answer:
What's the name of your insulin?
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have gone through your question.
I need to know the type of your insulin or the name of your insulin.
If you take a regular(short acting insulin ) you should injecte it subcutaneously 15
to 20 minutes before a meal.
If you...
MD Brief Answer:
Monitor
Detailed Answer:
It is quite a small quantity of air as the insulin syringe is 1 cc only in volume. If yours is the U-40 or U-100 syringe then 16 units amounts to very little air.
However, keep an eye out for symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath or weakness of limb...
My blood sugar is 336 and i'm sweating what should I do
MD Brief Answer:
hi and welcome to hcm
Detailed Answer:
This is very high sugar level and your symptoms are probably caused by this. You should have insulin shot and stop any sugar intake. So visit your doctor. Also,drink plenty of fluids. this is not life threatening condition but it must be...
MD Brief Answer:
Few questions.
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concern.
Is the swelling just on the skin or a deep swelling? Is it near the insulin injection area?
How is your urine flow? Any swelling in XXXXXXX or ankle?
It would have been nice if I could examine you, but otherwise, it is...
I am diabetic and have been prescribed cefuroxime. What is the best way to manage my insulin intake?
MD Brief Answer:
No adjustment
Detailed Answer:
There is no known major effect of cefuroxime on blood glucoses. Some antibiotics tend to elevate blood sugars. But cefuroxime is not a known major one to do so. So when my patients take cefuroxime I advise them to continue their diabetes medications...
I am diabetic for last 40 years on insulin.Last month My micoalbumin ACR was 36 while normal is 0-30.what treatment should i take.i am from XXXXXXX
MD Brief Answer:
Continue insulin
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. Diabetes gradually affects kidney function. Your microalbumin is borderline and as of now it is not a cause for concern. The primary mode of...
SIR ,
WHAT IS THE INSULIN OF CHOICE IN GESTATIONAL DIABETES
HUMAN INSULIN OR INSULIN ANALOGUES ?
50/50 OR 30/70 INSULIN ?
WHAT IS YOUR FIRST CHOICE?
MD Brief Answer:
I premix over regular
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing on HCM.
I were to prefer premix (50/50 or 30/70) over analogues as first choice since it is long acting and convenient dosage(twice daily).Advantage of premix is convenience(twice daily) over regular(thrice...
Can stress cause insulin resistance?
MD Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
Stress is definitely one of the am in factor that contribute in development of insulin resistance. Besides stress, other risk factors include obesity, smoking, genetic predisposition, unhealthy diet. People should avoid these to prevent...
Good evening.My query to Dr XXXXXXX heijebu.
Hello sir I m diabetic patient and m using insulin and now next month is my marriage I want to now is it effect on sexual life.
awaiting your response.
thank you
MD
Does duphaston affect your blood sugar level? i have had 5 blood sugar lows today. Only been taking duphaston for two days
MD 
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Recent questions on Insulin
MD hi doctor,i am 30yrs old,5.2 height,57kg,regular periods,HSG report is normal,follicular study has 9.5mm ET, my serum prolactin is 43.47ng/ml & pp insulin hormone values is 75.80(pp)ulU/ml ,doctor has given me bigomet 250mg twice daily&b-crip1.25,what is the cause for increse in prolactin & insulin levels,will it be corrected after treatment or it persists for lifetime so have to be on tablets in future....even if i conceive with this will there be any problem to baby development &myself throughout the pregnency,waiting for your answer..thank you..
MD suffered from acute pancreatitis in 1996 ,and now i am diabetic on insulin ,just wants to know that till now i am having pankeroflat drug since then (2,2,2) before meals . can i stop taking those pills as someone suggested that i should stop taking that drug.
MD How does Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo effect blood viscosity? I m insulin resistant, and I keep track of my blood sugar levels periodically after meals and fasting just to make sure everything is copacetic. Last night, when I pricked my finger, I noticed my blood was very thin. I couldn t get a well formed drop. It was runny like water. I would like to know how the birth control could contribute to this effect. It s odd to me because birth control pills are associated with clotting.... Appreciate your insight!
MD Hi, I was taking Cetapin XR 500 for about 4 years. In November, 2013, I was found to have low PP sugar levels (66) alongwith excessive thirst and urination and so was advised to discontinue the medicine. I underwent Osmolality (serum and Urine) tests also among some other tests. Ever since I stopped the medicine, my weight has been constantly increasing. It was already at 77-78 kg in November, 2013 and presently at 88 kg. GTT and Insulin (Fasting and 1 hr.) are within referral range, but Insulin PP was slight more than the upper range (5). What should I do? Jaya
MD Can I reverse a possible chance that I have Typ 2 diebetties ?
MD Hi Doctor my wife is 25 weeks pregnant. We recently got RBS GCT Test on empty stomach with 50mg glucose[1 hour after] for her. results are a follows: 190 mg/dl Please suggest the demerits of having this level and also advice methods to reduce the...
MD Getting high Blood Urine checks +++ fasting this morning. Positive all day yesterday. This has happened a couple of times in past 6 moths then stops for a while . No other symptoms, no thirst, I am overly tired and didnt want to get up this...