tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14941147.post113719582766907881..comments2023-08-01T08:38:43.951-07:00Comments on CuriousGirl: Battles with InsulinNicole Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11847231791131970750noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14941147.post-1143058162695115032006-03-22T12:09:00.000-08:002006-03-22T12:09:00.000-08:00Yes, I definitely use the wipes every time. The a...Yes, I definitely use the wipes every time. The allergist is making desensitizing suggestions again -- I might be in for a short hospital stay... I'll let you know.Nicole Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847231791131970750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14941147.post-1142713803318564242006-03-18T12:30:00.000-08:002006-03-18T12:30:00.000-08:00I've been wondering about the same thing - especia...I've been wondering about the same thing - especially the itchy red/swollen "pump bump" awfulness...have you used the IV preps every time? I've bee wondering if that's the key but...good luck sorting it out and I'd be interested to learn what you find out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01300811807275125573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14941147.post-1140063520859964292006-02-15T20:18:00.000-08:002006-02-15T20:18:00.000-08:00When my niece first started on Lantus, she immedia...When my niece first started on Lantus, she immediately got a red itchy patch. Within the next month, she had a red itchy patch all over her body. When we showed it to the endo, she said to see a regular doctor and it is impossible to be allergic to insulin. Fortunately, within another month the rash was gone. I'm with you. You were allergic. From the looks of the other comments on this site, I'd say you are not alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14941147.post-1138505394838345432006-01-28T19:29:00.000-08:002006-01-28T19:29:00.000-08:00Hi CuriousGirl.....When I was on the Medtronic Ins...Hi CuriousGirl.....When I was on the Medtronic Insulin Pump about a year ago...I also deleveloped red "bumps" at the infusion site. I maintained good hygiene and changed the site evert 48hrs, but still the "red bumps" appeared. I do not think that this was an allergy to Novolog, but more to my body reacting to the plastic insert that stays under the skin which allows the insulin to enter. Since Type 1 Diabetes, as you know is auto-immune in etiology, I took it to mean that my body was reacting to a foreign substance, the plastic insert of the insulin pump. I am back on insulin injections which I do not mind. I do know however, that my glucose control was more stable on the pump. It is just more natural and convenient. Check out my Blog SiteāBetterCell.<BR/>Feel Good.<BR/>BarryBetterCellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667917240368089110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14941147.post-1137689140830425982006-01-19T08:45:00.000-08:002006-01-19T08:45:00.000-08:00I've had a sensitivity to Novolog. I currently use...I've had a sensitivity to Novolog. I currently use Humalog. The pump site itched and was red. But it wasn't as bad as you are describing. It was my endo that suggested that I had sensitivity to Novolog. I started out on Humalog, then had to switch to Novolog for insurance reasons. The novolog gave me the itching sensation, and didn't work as well, so I switched back to Novolog and the itching disappeared. I don't know who I would see about the problem though...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938916720101925403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14941147.post-1137200587611106442006-01-13T17:03:00.000-08:002006-01-13T17:03:00.000-08:00Brendon uses Novolog and there is a whole section ...Brendon uses Novolog and there is a whole section about allergic reactions to Novolog on the info sheet that comes with the vial.<BR/><BR/>On the sheet, totally unfold it and make sure the beginning of the info is facing you. Look at the lower right portion of the paper and you will see a heading for "PRECAUTIONS General" The bottom paragraph and the other side of the page is about alleric reactions.<BR/><BR/>Go to the Endo again and show him the information and insist that he review your history. Hopefully he won't blow you off again.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11082031887238694358noreply@blogger.com