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Q: Will taking insulin (humalog) cause me to loose weight if I am overweight and have a glucose reading of 285?
I am overweight ( 6′2 225lbs) and at my last doctors visit I was told that I had a glucose reading of 285 and could possibly be diabetic. I haven’t followed up with it, but have since read into diabetes and was wondering if I started to take medication (insulin), would I loose the weight? I try my best to exercise and eat healthy (low carb, low sugar, no red meat) but can’t seem to get the stubborn weight off. And also I read that diabetics tend to store fat easily. What’s the best way to rid my body of excess fat due to diabetes?

A: No. The best way is to:

1. improve your diet, eating more green vegetables, l;ean meat and fish, but reducing your caloric intake generally, especially of carbs and fat. Zero sugar. And…

2. taking regular exercise.

Your doctor may decide you need medication, probably not insulin, for your diabetes. But taking insulin will NOT reduce your weight. You need to control your diet and burn more calories for that.

Q: What is responsible for the swelling of the legs, face, and other areas of the body. I am diabetics on insulin
i have been on insulin because i have been diabetic for eight years now. currently on humalog 75/25, and working okay for m e. but i have discovered two weeks ago that my legs are getting bigger and kind of swollen, though it gets better when i wake up. the face is also swollen, and other parts of the body. I am getting worried, want to know what could be wrong, though no pains for now, but i want to get it arrested. when i eat little, the stomach will be too tight.
please i would like to know if the development is liver or kidney related. or whether i have to change medication, or if there is something lacking in the system that needs to be addressed. Thanks for your contribution

A: Do you feel like you are retaining a lot of fluids? It could be thyroid related. Hypothyroidism can cause you to retain fluids and can also cause a “moon” face. It could be a vitamin deficiency (try taking a B complex). You could be taking in too much salt or not drinking enough water. Not taking in enough fluids can actually cause your body to retain them.
I would really advise you to see a doctor immediately tho. Some of the more serious causes include CHF (congestive heart failure), kidney failure and liver failure. Unfortunately you are already diabetic which puts you at risk for all of them so it is very important to get that checked out even if you think the risk is small.

Q: Insulin dose once taken-in is now good for life?
My mother takes 15 mg daily dose of a steroid – Wysolone – post transplant operation. Hopefully the dose quantity will decrease over time – the dose has already fallen from 20 my to 15 mg per day after one months time. The problem is that this steroid causes increased blood glucose – glucose reads 240 everyday after lunchtime, even if no new food or bevereage taken in – so much so that doctor has prescribed Insulin (quick acting insulin Humalog). Now she is very reluctant to take this insulin – probably because she thinks that like in case of Blood pressure, where once you are on medication you are so for rest of your life (habit forming), she may become dependent on insulin and remain so even when she is no more on steroid. My question is, if once on Insulin are you good for rest of your life – even if your diabetes is resolved, b’cos it may be induced by medicine, which itself is temporary?

A: May or May Not. This is unpredictable. However, if it is drug induced, be hopeful that it may be stopped. However, if the Glucose levels are not controlled today, it may cause irreparable damage.

First things first, control the glucose levels today – Whatever it takes !

Q: What happens if type 1 diabetics stop taking insulin?
I am type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed in 2000. I just moved to Florida from Texas, where I was on a program to help me get my medication. I don’t have ANY source of income, my family can’t help, and I’ve run out of my Humalog (short acting insulin) I have about a week’s worth of Lantus (long acting) left. I have gone to several organizations to get help, but there are always problems (i.e. i haven’t been a Florida resident long enough, the business no longer does funding.) Eventually, I’m sure I’ll find SOMEWHERE to help, but in the meantime, how long do I have before I go into ketoacidosis?

A: if you have type 1 diabetes and do not take insulin you could die in as little as 72 hours. don’t mess around. find somewhere to get insulin the emergency room if you have to!what part of florida do you live in? I know cleveland clinic in Weston florida has helped me with spare insulin vials before. call an endocrinologists office and explain your situation, call the hospital and ask what you can do. going without for even 1 day is not an option unless you want to be hospitalized

Q: Cymbalta Question…?
Okay so my Dr recently changed my anti-depressant to Cymbalta. I am also taking synthroid, xanax, & use an insulin pump w either humalog or novolog. My question is this? Has anyone ever had or heard of Cymbalta causing severe blood glucose variations? I mean the other day I had a severe hypoglycemic reaction & my bf had to tend to me to keep me from completely passing out, I had slight seizuring, disorientation, and dialated pupils. The next morning I had a blood glucose level of 55, yet again another low. Then jsut yesterday I could barely get my levels under 300 ALL day…..I read the reaction info that came from the pharmacy but it said nothing that I felt I should be concerned with but now Im wondering could this be due to the new medication?? Any info/links would be great too…..all help appreciated. Thanks much, as I am very concerned. The other night if I had left only 10 min earlier for work I would have been behind the wheel of a car, that scare me terribly.

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A: Yes the drug you are taking can affect blood glucose levels. I just did search under the drug name (not the brand name). Here is an article for you http://diabetes.about.com/b/a/000054.htm

Here is a medical publication on it http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/30/1/21

Not sure about your other medication xanax. I know it is a benzodiazepine. Read this link http://www.benzo.org.uk/manual/ if you want more information about the benzodiazepine class of drugs.
So in answer to your question yes that medication can cause blood glucose level changes and it has been published in the medical literature. Take what you read on the patient information leaflet with a pinch of salt. The drug companies write those inserts and they only write side effects if they are absolutely forced to by regulatory bodies. Patient inserts should be seen as watered down and the side effect list should be seen as incomplete.

Q: Cymbalta question……?
Okay so my Dr recently changed my anti-depressant to Cymbalta. I am also taking synthroid, xanax, & use an insulin pump w either humalog or novolog. My question is this? Has anyone ever had or heard of Cymbalta causing severe blood glucose variations? I mean the other day I had a severe hypoglycemic reaction & my bf had to tend to me to keep me from completely passing out, I had slight seizuring, disorientation, and dialated pupils. The next morning I had a blood glucose level of 55, yet again another low. Then jsut yesterday I could barely get my levels under 300 ALL day…..I read the reaction info that came from the pharmacy but it said nothing that I felt I should be concerned with but now Im wondering could this be due to the new medication?? Any info/links would be great too…..all help appreciated. Thanks much, as I am very concerned. The other night if I had left only 10 min earlier for work I would have been behind the wheel of a car, that scare me terribly.
Ok so thanks you very much for the info so far NOW does anyone know is this a side effect that will pass or should I consider having my Dr switch my med??

A: As observed in DPNP trials, Cymbalta treatment worsens glycemic control in some patients with diabetes.

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/cymbalta_wcp.htm

Almost all the way down the page.

Q: DOES ANYONE HAS EXPERIENCE BUYING DIABETIC MEDICAL SUPPLIES IN MEXXICO?
I AM A DIABETIC IN CA. WITHOUT MEDICAL INSURANCE. I AM CURRENTLY PAYING OUT OF POCKET WITCH IS VERY EXPENSIVE. I REMEMBER SOME RELATIVES BUYING MEDICATION IN MEXICO BECAUSE IT IS CHEAPER BUT THEY ARE NO LONGER AROUND TO ASK. DOES ANYONE HAVE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW EASY IT IS TO DO AND WHERE I COULD PURCHASE IT ? I CURRENTLY USE HUMALOG AND LANTUS INSULINS, AND GABBAPENTIN 300MG, PLEASE HELP ANY INFORMATION IS APPRECIATED.

A: Ari, I save a lot of money on medical supplies by shopping at discount stores. Here is a list of stores that can help you. http://www.localmedicalsupplystores.com/New-Mexico-Medical-Supplies.html

Q: I don’t know what to do? High Blood Sugar?
Well, I’m a type 1 diabetic. I take Lantus daily and Humalog with food. Recently (past 2 days) my blood sugar has been in the range of 176-260. Now it keeps staying at around 240, and it won’t go down no matter what how much Humalog I take. I’m not eating excess carbs(20-40/meal) and I have opened a new insulin vial, same problem! I haven’t started any new medications that would affect my blood sugar. Im 19, What should I do?
I called the doctor and they said 240-260 is not really that high. They said to call on Saturday if it’s still high. Do you think this is fine, won’t having a high BS damage me?

A: Possible things that I can think of…

•You may need to change your injection site …sometimes an area can get resistant and you need to move the site around especially if you get those fatty deposits (lipohypertrophy)
•Keep your two insulin very separate …humalog causes Lantus to stop working if you mix it or do the two injection too close together
•Heat will cause insulin to stop working
•An infection will cause ongoing high blood sugar
•Extreme stress situations…both mental and physical
•Other medications can reduce the effectiveness of insulin especially hormone related ones like cortisone, contraceptive pill
•Asthma attack
•Lack of sleep or changed sleeping hours
•Sunburn can bump it up a little
•Alcohol can make it dive up and down

260 won’t damage you in the next week …just make you feel like garbage. Keep on drinking lots of water and eating really knobbly bread in small amounts (low GI foods)

If it’s an infection, they can be very difficult to get on top of and sometimes need more insulin than you expect.

Did you do a blood test before insulin+meal and then 2 hours later? This should tell you if you’ve taken enough for that meal if the two blood tests are similar

Also, check those ketone levels. If you have high ketones, exercise will not bring your sugar down and may make you sicker. It means either you don’t have any insulin in your system or the insulin is not working.

I know how extremely frustrating this is. Give it another day and go back to your doctor …they should be checking that you don’t have an infection or some other cause
So many Best wishes (c;

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