Insulin resistance In addition to diabetes I have lupus, major allergies, asthma, PCOS and beginning kidney failure. I have been taking insulin for apx 13 years. When I was first diagnoses, I was able to control my sugars with diet alone. However, each time I get a big illnes such as pneumonia, I end up with a huge increase in meds. After three months of gout problems this spring (finally under control) I am finding that my long term insulin --lantus-- doesn't seem to work. Help.

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