Insert the needle into the rubber stopper of the cloudy insulin bottle. Push the plunger down to inject air into the bottle (this allows the insulin to be drawn more easily). Do not withdraw the insulin into the syringe at this time. Take the needle out of the bottle. Draw the required...
That's because the pump is programmed to deliver a small amount continuously to keep your blood sugar levels even. Advantages of an Insulin Pump You’ll need fewer needle sticks. A pump requires one shot every few days when you change your infusion set. A pump is more accurate than shots...
Some research has suggested thataddinggrapefruit to your diet can be an effective way to bump up weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity. Itmay also help improveheart health. Grapefruit can be cut into wedges for an easy and delicious snack all on its own. It can also be used in sala...
GLP-1s work by slowing stomach emptying, which results in greater feelings of fullness and decreased appetite. They also stimulate the release of insulin from the pancreas to regulate blood sugar in response to meals. People taking GLP-1s lose, on average, 13% of their body weight after appro...
I use the small Persian cucumbers so I can skip the salting/draining/seed scooping part and just throw it all in the food processor. I find the recipe a bit labor intensive, so I tend to make up a giant batch of the concentrate (everything except the yogurt), then freeze it in an...
Immediately after Marlene Warren's shooting, investigators tried to figure out who could possibly want the mother and small business owner dead. They soon focused on her husband, Michael Warren, who was also Ahrens' stepfather. Ahrens says based on what his mother had told him, there was good...
Our dog’s insulin was the cheapest at Costco, and we looked at over a dozen alternatives. Costco even has the cheapest flu shots for those without insurance (all insurance plans must now cover flu shots). And, yes, you can buy immunizations at Costco without a membership....
1 part dog (or cat) feces When barbequing in the backyard, set up a screen tent to hide in while waiting to flip those burgers. Put a screen tent over your picnic or patio table as well. I’m trying this for the first time now but I’ve heard from quite a few of my friends ...
If you have a very small dog that may be prone tohypoglycemia, give her a few licks of some raw honey every hour or as needed if she’s a little trembly and feeling weak. Always have filtered or spring water available to drink. If you have some fresh mint, (it sooths the stomach)...
OK, calm down, I get it. Bread, pasta, and cookies are yummy. They are also likely killing you. The other sections of this book I’m willing to give you a “pass” on understanding the technical points. Most people kinda get the insulin/high-carb issue. People are slowly realizing th...