Actress Aida Turturo
who played Janice Soprano in the HBO series The Sopranos, is one of more than 20 million diabetic Americans.
Turturro was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2000 (when the body was unable to produce enough insulin or when the cells did not use insulin properly). For more than a year after her first diagnosis, she was in a state of refusal and did not take appropriate action. Deal with illnesses such as eating and exercising.
Finally
her doctor told her that her blood sugar levels were too high and that if she didn't learn how to control her illness, she would have serious complications.
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“When I started learning more about the potential complications of this disease, I realized that I needed to act as soon as possible,” Turturro said. "If you don't control your diabetes, something terrible will happen."
Turturro accounts for more than 50% of diabetics and their A1C levels exceed the 7% target set by the American Diabetes Association. People with diabetes need to know their A1C levels. This is a simple blood test that can assess your blood sugar level in a couple of months.
In addition to diet and exercise habits, Turturro worked with doctors to develop a personalized treatment plan. At first, she was taking oral medications, but she still couldn't control her blood sugar levels. About two years ago, Turturro and her doctor added Lantus (insulin glargine injection [from rDNA]) to the treatment plan. This is true 24-hour basal insulin once a day.
With treatment plans that include Lantus and other antidiabetic drugs, Turturro can achieve excellent glycemic control at A1C levels of less than 7%.
“Diabetes is not easy to manage. We have found that the best ways to control the disease are education, motivation, and self-assertion,” Turturro said. "This is a 24-hour illness that requires real effort to control blood sugar levels."
Editor's Note: Important Safety Information for Lantus
Lantus is an insulin used to control adults and children with type 1 diabetes (6 years and older) or basal (long-acting) hyperglycemia. Do not dilute Lantus or mix it with other insulins or solutions.
When mixed or diluted, the solution becomes turbid and the time to start / complete effect can change in unpredictable ways. Lantus is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to insulin glargine or excipients.
Hypoglycemia is the most common side effect of insulin, including Lantus. As with all insulin, the timing of hypoglycemia can vary depending on the insulin prescription. It is advisable to monitor blood glucose in all diabetics. Changes in insulin types and treatment plans should be made carefully under medical supervision. Other side effects commonly associated with Lantus include lipotropic disorders, skin reactions (eg, injection site reactions, itching, rash), and allergic reactions.
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