Insulin information -- types of insulin and the insulin pump

Insulin Drug Facts and Information

Insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus. The drug is idential to the insulin made by our bodies, and it works by helping glucose get into our body's cells. Find more information on Insulin below!

The First 2 Months After Switching to Insulin

Find out all the questions you should be asking now that you've started taking insulin.

Insulin Drug Information

Insulin facts, usage, and side effects

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Additional Insulin Resources

Introduction to Insulin
Images of the pancreas and liver round out this overview of how insulin works in the body.
The Insulin Index
Diabetes Expert David Mendosa talks about a study on the correlation between glycemic index values and insulin index values.
Insulin Pump
See an illustration along with a description of how and where an insulin pump is inserted.
Insulin Treatment for Type 1s
Instructions on the different methods to achieve insulin control for patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.

Insulin Effects: Question & Answer

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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