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my doctor told me today my insulin has been linked to cancer in a large study. He told me to go back to my old insulin, but left the decision to me! I am 58 and use of Lantus 90 units per day. I have two uncles who died young of cancer. my old ReliOn Insulin n. I do not know if I can still get it. advice, including where I can read the following help please!

Let me also take Lantus. I had not even heard of it, but since I read your question, I am researching on the web. Of course, there are the usual suspects saying the usual confusion and Malarky disagree with each other. I think you have a valid issue and for me, I have several "hands" look, as I am sure you will too.

On the one hand ... uncontrolled sugars do much damage to my body. Insulin controls definitely sugars.

On the other hand ... Personally, I have a history of cancer and never want to return.

To be honest, diabetes and drugs are associated, like any other illness and medications ... Sometimes the cure is worse than the disease ... and vice versa.

Please ... If you stop taking Lantus, call your doctor and get a script for a certain type of replacement ... or any other insulin or pills. I can not tell you what to do, any more than you could give me my own answer. But luck!

The link between cancer and Lantus is very low. Given your chances of dying from diabetes, you better take Lantus and risk very little chance of cancer, than to stop and risk Lantus great chance of diabetic complications.

As for your other insulin - you can use other brands, but your doctor will adjust the dosage.

Sound You need to see an endocrinologist. They specialize in diseases such as diabetes, and can give you many more detailed help!

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