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    littleguy0285

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    I'm looking for a less expensive option for insulin for my wife who is type 1, as we will be losing my insurance soon. Any...

    Patty Bonsignore

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    Many drug companies, including the insulin manufacturers have programs to provide free drugs to people who have no insuran...

    marvin44

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    Which is better to count: carbs or calories?

    Amy Campbell

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    For blood glucose management, counting carbs (also known as carbohydrate counting), is likely to be more effective than co...

    ChrisSunday

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    Can you suggest anything to overcome the resistance to needles/pain so I can test and take my insulin as needed?

    Patty Bonsignore

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    Resistance to needles can be both a physical and a psychological reaction. To reduce the physical pain, it is best to use...

    me and my girls

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    What is the best treatment for 1.5 diabetes and what should the carb intake intake be for an 11-year-old? If my daughter h...

    Amy Campbell

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    Type 1.5 diabetes is also called LADA, or latent autoimmune diabetes in adults. It may help to consider type 1.5 diabetes...

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    gmitche1

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    my left thigh and upper arm are very swollen. No blood clot - checked by ultrasound today. any ideas? My doc didn't have any. diabetes related?

    Patty Bonsignore

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    Whenever you have a condition such as this, it is best to discuss it with your doctor. Excessive swelling is not usually associated with diabetes. Read More

    September 8, 2012 at 10:11 pm 1 · Comment · Like Tags: swelling symptoms

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    Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is the world's largest diabetes research center, diabetes clinic, and provider of diabetes education. Joslin's mission is to prevent, treat, and cure diabetes.

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    Patty Bonsignore has been a nurse for 25 years, focusing on diabetes for the past 15 years.

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    Amy Campbell has been a dietitian and certified diabetes educator at Joslin for 16 years.

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    Dr. David Erani is the Director of Medical Programs for Joslin Diabetes Center.

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