Does it really matter how much insulin you use? Obviously, you need to use enough insulin to keep your diabetes under control. But, is it beneficial to eat less (or low-carb), exercise more, or do other things to optimize your use of insulin? What is the difference between using 40 units a day and using 20 units a day?
Some of us may find that we are more sensitive to insulin at certain times of the day. So, we eat the most at that time because it "costs" less in terms of how much insulin we...
I love to cook, but unfortunately I don't always have the time when I'm working. However, now that I'm on maternity leave, I have been... Read more »
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In January 2010, New York governor David A. Paterson proposed placing a tax on sugar sweetened beverages as a way to decrease intake of... Read more »
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Our diabetes team is often asked about adjusting insulin regimes in relation to food and religious holidays. Typically, most religious... Read more »
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