Hi Everyone - I was asked to share my sons experience with Lantus. Niklas is 4 1/2 and has been diabetic for 3 years. He is a real trouper and takes the novolog shots and testing his blood sugar in stride. He really doesn't mind it and even educates his preschool friends about it! However when it com...
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Little Rick
Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 09:23 PM -
someone to chat with
Ann Bartlett
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 08:26 AMKristin,
We have a new blogger on the adult site, allie Beatty. She is well versed in all types of insulin and their potential for reactions. She herself is allergic to many forms.
Here's her most recent blog:
http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/498417/68504/meet-community
Feel free to ask her some questions about your son's problem.
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Anonymous
Friday, October 02, 2009 at 03:02 PMHi, i was on lantus for many years and i found it stings when injected. i found using a longer needle stopped the stinging but not sure if this is a practical thing for you to try! good luck x
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hi Kristen.
youre right he is a trooper. im 26 now and i was diagnosed when i was 5 months old. i agree with your son. the lantus burns. talk to the doctor about levamir. its a lot better.