After reviewing the healthcentral web site and diabetes related links, I noticed that questions about the different types of insulin and how they work continue to be a popular topic. As an associate professor of Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, I have the responsibility of teaching third year medical students and pediatric residents at Children's National Medical Center about the treatment of childhood diabetes. Understanding the different...
Types Of Regular Insulin
Featured Health Expert
More information on "Types Of Regular Insulin"
From Our Experts
EXPERT
My Pancreas SHOULD be making insulin...
By Ginger Vieira, Health Expert
So, technically, my pancreas SHOULD be making insulin...right? That's what its original job was in my body: make insulin! But while it... Read more »
EXPERT
Insulin nomenclature
By Dr. Bill Quick, Health Expert
Insulin nomenclature is clearly confusing. Among other reasons: The same product may have several different names; the names may be... Read more »
EXPERT
FDA Rejects Afrezza Inhaled Insulin
By Ann Bartlett, Health Expert
Should inhaled insulin be approved? According to the FDA, the answer appear to be no. Here’s the skinny on Afrezza. Afrezza is a... Read more »
EXPERT
ASK GINGER: What would happen if I let my friends take a shot on...
By Ginger Vieira, Health Expert
Dear Ginger,What would happen if I let my friends try taking an injection of insulin? Since they don’t have diabetes, would it not make... Read more »
EXPERT
Obesity & Moving Around: Ideas to Lower Insulin Resistance,...
By The HealthGal, Health Expert
Here's the problem. Experts like me tell you to exercise and we often offer all types of formulas and recommendations. The latest... Read more »
From Our Sources
Insulin levels may determine dieting success
New research suggests that insulin levels may determine what type of weight-loss plan will work best. Researchers say that people who secrete high... Read more »
Diabetes in Children: What parents need to know about type 1 d...
Finding out your child has type 1 diabetes can be terrifying, and figuring out how to work diabetes care management into your life can be downright... Read more »
Hormone may act Like Insulin
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Type 2 diabetics and those with any kind of insulin resistance may have a new option for controlling blood sugar levels. A... Read more »
Insulin Treatment
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islands of Langerhans in the pancreas, in response to increased levels of... Read more »
Images
Insulin pump
Insulin pump photo. Information on how an insulin pump works for people with diabetes.... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
