Just as there are different sizes of syringes for administering insulin, there are also varying sizes ofinsulin needles. Shorter needles usually mean less sting when injecting. The downside is that the shallower the injection is, the longer it takes for the insulin to work. Your doctor will hel...
C6 What does insulin (INS) have to do with hyperlipidemia in glomerular sclerosis (GS)?Within the past year, providers caring for a patient with cardiovascular disease and diabetes have been made to realize that despite the associations of hyperglycemia and cardiovascular complications, the results ...
Injecting Insulin advertisement Location Insulin should be injected into the subcutaneous (Sub-Q for short) tissue which lies between the muscle and the skin. When injected here, insulin is absorbed at a steady rate. This helps you maintain good control. There is sub-q tissue all over your bo...
The first biosimilar insulin was approved in the European Union in 2014 and more are expected to come to market. Patient education for biosimilar insulins is the same as for other insulins, but additional factors for patients changing their insulin should be considered. This article is a ...
Injections are used to give a wide variety of different medications, such as insulin, vaccines and Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA), but not all injections are the same.Read on to learn more about the four most common types of injection and where on the body they should be given. Plus find ...
Do you smell insulin? Does it look like the cannula is under the skin? Is the site securely attached to the skin? Is there any kinking? Is there a bubble in the tubing? (If you see an air bubble in the tubing, disconnect, prime the tubing until you see the air bubble move out th...
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This test detects the presence of ketones, which are byproducts of metabolism that form in the presence of severe hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugar). Ketones are formed from fat that is burned by the body when there is insufficient insulin to allow glucose to be used for fuel. When ketones...
What Is Insulin Resistance? “Insulin resistance is a condition where the body’s cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin, which is essential for allowing glucose (sugar) to enter cells and be used for energy,” explainsDiala Alatassi, M.D., a double board-certified internal and...
Type 2 diabetes means your pancreas does not make enough insulin, or your body does not use insulin well. Diabetes cannot be cured, but it can be managed.What is diabetes education?Diabetes education will start right away, if the diagnosis is new. You may need diabetes education at a ...