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Insulin Effects
Insulin Effects: Question & Answer
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Why is there no generic insulin?Diabetes Expert David Mendosa gives his take on why there is no form of generic insulin on the market. -
Why is there no insulin pill?Diabetes Expert Amy Tenderich weighs in on new advances to insulin. -
'To Pump or Not To Pump?'Diabetes Expert Ginger talks about her personal experience using an insulin pump.
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Tips and Tricks for Insulin PumpsIn honor of the pump and my anniversary, I'd like to share some of my insights, tips, and one handy little hack that make insulin pumping easier and more efficient. -
The Insulin IndexDr. Holt developed the insulin index about a decade ago when she was working on her Ph.D. at Australia’s University of Sydney. -
Bad Habits in Diabetes CareWe have developed some less than optimal habits in diabetes management. How bad are they? - Which ones should we work to correct?
Additional Insulin Resources
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Introduction to InsulinImages of the pancreas and liver round out this overview of how insulin works in the body. -
The Insulin IndexDiabetes Expert David Mendosa talks about a study on the correlation between glycemic index values and insulin index values. -
Insulin PumpSee an illustration along with a description of how and where an insulin pump is inserted. -
Insulin Treatment for Type 1sInstructions on the different methods to achieve insulin control for patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Insulin Effects
- Does anybody know how to bring refrigerated (Frio pack) insulin in a flight from US to EU?
- Anyone experience skipping heart beats from insulin?
- Anyone have experience of insulin resistance?
- Why would my taking Insulin injections be best for my T2 diabetes?
- I have recently added Lantus to my insulin routine, but I really don't know what it does. I have been told that it helps establish a basil rate, but how does that affect my 70/30 insulin?
- What different types of insulin are there and what are the differences between each?
- How does low potassium and insulin affect my body?
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