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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Are The Names Of Generic Insulin

Health Encyclopedia: Obesity Related Complications

Complications


General Adverse Effects of Obesity. Obesity, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over, accounts for nearly 300,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. It is associated with more chronic health problems than smoking, heavy drinking, or being poor. Furthermore, given the current increase in obesity, it will surpass smoking as the most important preventable cause of death in America.

Some studies indicate that the following health risks by body mass:

  • The lowest risks for heart disease,...
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Expert & Community Posts

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I is for Insulin
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

Like hypos last week, insulin is in the news. Considering that nothing is better at causing hypos... Read more »

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Lantus and Lente and other name confusion amongst diabetes drugs
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

...The classic diabetes mixup occurred when Lantus (insulin glargine) was approved for use in 2001,... Read more »

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Insulin nomenclature
By Dr. Bill Quick , Health Expert

is clearly confusing. Among other reasons: The same product may have several different names;... Read more »

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Our Daily Meds
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...approved medicines. For example, if you search for insulin, you will find seven insulins listed.... Read more »

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Short-Acting Insulin Isn’t Short for Most Type 2s
By David Mendosa , Health Expert

...the same mistake.When they tested the short-acting insulins, they forgot that the great majority... Read more »

Health Guide

Is Diabulimia Really Bad for Me?
Hey Ginger, I know “diabulimia” [skipping insulin and running really high blood sugars to lose weight] is bad for you, but is it really that bad if I just do it for a little while to lose... Read more »
Diabetes in Children: Myths and Facts
...cholesterol.Children with diabetes can eat sugar—we just count it as a carb and give the proper amount of insulin to cover it. Of course, too much sugar isn’t good for anyone—with or without... Read more »
Hypothyroidism: Treatment
...thinners), tricyclic antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs, arthritis medications, aspirin, beta-blockers, insulin, oral contraceptives, digoxin, and certain cancer drugs. Large amounts of dietary... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Risk Factors
...research reports that African American men have lower levels than Caucasian men of a protein called insulin-like growth factor binding protein 3 (IGFBP3), which may protect against cancer.... Read more »
Type 1 Diabetes Treatment to Prevent Major Complications
Insulin is essential for strict control of blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes. Tight blood glucose control is the best way to prevent major complications in type 1 diabetes including... Read more »

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Medications

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This man-made insulin product is identical to human insulin. It is used to treat diabetes mellitus.... Read more »

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Insulin glargine is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar.... Read more »

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This man-made insulin product is identical to human insulin. It is used to treat diabetes mellitus.... Read more »

Nov34730_69751_5

This man-made insulin product is identical to human insulin. It is used to treat diabetes mellitus.... Read more »

A2220330_119970_5

Insulin glargine is used along with a proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar.... Read more »

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