Insulin
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Understanding Insulin ResistanceThis article talks about insulin resistance and the metabolic syndrome which is connected with it.
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Prenatal Care: When Diabetic Moms-to-Be Stop Oral Medications and Switch to InsulinMany diabetics must stop oral diabetes medications, and start insulin, when they become pregnant. Here are three gentle ways to help make the emotional transition to taking insulin. -
Does Insulin Resistance Always Make You Gain Weight?Will insulin resistance make you gain weight? It's easy to conclude that insulin resistance will lead to weight gain.
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Insulin Resistance: How Long Does it Take to Reverse?So how long should it take to reverse your insulin resistance?
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Can You Die from Insulin Resistance?Wondering if you can die from insulin resistance?
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What Does Insulin Resistance Mean for Your Health?A descriptive review of Insulin and insulin resistance. What does insulin resistance mean for our bodies. -
Can Insulin Resistance Be Caused by Bottled Juice?One has to wonder if a diet high or even moderate in bottled juice can play a role in the development of insulin resistance.
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Insulin Resistance and PregnancyInsulin resistance can lead to gestational diabetes in pregnant women. It is necessary to follow doctor's orders throughout pregnancy.
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A Quick Simple Guide to Type 2 Diabetes, and Insulin ResistanceWhat exactly does blood glucose mean? What is insulin, and why am I resistant? Eat better and exercise, I've heard that all my life, will that help my diabetes? I'll address these questions simply and make them easier to understand. -
6 Myths About Insulin ShotsIf you're about to start insulin therapy, you might be fearful. Learn the truth about insulin shots and reduce your level of fear. -
Insulin Therapy for NewbiesNewcomers to insulin therapy are often confused by the many kinds of insulin and delivery systems. This article is a concise guide to insulin therapy for diabetics.
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Diabetes Insulin Types and Their UsesOverview of different types of insulin and the logic behind their use.
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Insulin Resistance - The Pre-diabetes that Most Are Unaware OfInsulin resistance is becoming more of a wide spread problem .Most people don't realize they have this problem until it is to late and thay have developed Type 2 diabetes.Talk with your your Dr. if you are overweight and he can run a few simple tests.
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Time it Takes to Reverse Insulin ResistanceSo how long does it usually take to reverse insulin resistance with diet and exercise?
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Glucophage: Treatment for Insulin ResistanceThis article discusses the use of glucophage for the treatment of people who suffer from insulin resistance. It outlines what someone can expect from taking this medication. -
Administering Insulin in Public PlacesThe Insulin Pen is a fairly new device to administer insulin in prescribed doses. It is a more discreet way to administer insulin if you are in public.
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What You Might Not Know About InsulinWithout insulin, I would no longer have the good control of my blood glucose. Sometimes it is necessary to maintain a good blood sugar. Ask questions, get informed.
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Vetsulin/Caninsulin or NPH InsulinThere are several types of insulin used for canine diabetes, the most common prescribed is Human Insulin NPH, and Canine Insulin or Vetsulin. -
Inhaled Insulin: Diabetics Can Have Their Insulin Without the Pain of a ShotOver 20 million Americans have diabetes and an estimated 95 percent of this group has type 2 diabetes. Many of this group admits to not taking their much needed insulin. One reason, is that they are tired of pricking themselves with needles.
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Understanding Insulin PumpsThe biggest advantage of an insulin pump is that it can maintain glucose levels near normal and help prevent some of the feared complications of diabetes.
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Nursing Students' Helpful Hints: How to Answer Questions Your Nursing Instructor Will Ask About InsulinProvides you with the information your nursing instructor will ask you about insulin administration and why.
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Tips for Diabetics on Injecting Your InsulinThis article decribes the correct way to inject insulin into your body and what method to use and to what areas of the body you need to inject to.
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Is Heat Stable Insulin a Good Idea?A new form of heat stable insulin, which does not require refrigeration for storage, may mean that an insulin table will be a reality one day. However, how safe would such an insulin tablet be? -
Which Insulin Pump to Get Next?description of insulin pumps and review of the newest Minimed pump.
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What is Insulin Resistance?A brief overview of what Insulin Resistance (sometimes called metabolic syndrome or syndrome X) is and isn't. -
Insulin Explained in Relation to Types of DiabetesThis article describes the roles of insulin in the body and why you need it for survival.
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Generex Oral-lyn: First Oral Mouth Insulin Medication for DiabeticsSimilar to an asthma inhaler device, with Generex Oral-lyn diabetics administer insulin into the mouth. Oral-lyn is sold in India and Asia countries. Oral-lyn is awaiting FDA approval.
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Basal Insulin Best for Initial Insulin Treatment in Diabetic PatientsBasal insulin treatment is the best initial therapy for patients with diabetes, concludes a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine.
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How to Dispose of Needles Used for Insulin or Other InjectionsMillions take insulin shots daily; does anyone ever ask "what happens to the millions of needles?"
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Insulin Pumps - How to Handle Your Child's TransitionWhen a child transitions to an insulin pump, a parent may go through a myriad of emotions and mental setbacks. Learning to accept that a battery-powered device is literally keeping your child alive can be extremely difficult.
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How to Help Diabetics in Need - Donate Your Extra Diabetes Supplies and InsulinHow to help diabetics in need - donate your extra diabetes supplies and insulin. -
How to Inject Insulin ProperlyInjecting insulin properly is important in order that it may be less painful and work correctly for you. My article gives advice.
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Living with a Medtronics Insulin PumpMedtronics Insulin Pump has improved the quality of my Life.
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Controlling Diabetes with Insulin Pump TherapyInsulin pump therapy helps a lot of diabetic people achieve stability in their blood sugars. My article gives details of why this is so.
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Avoiding Insulin Therapy in Type 2 DiabeticsInsulin therapy is common among adults with type 2 diabetes but can be avoided by enlisting a flexible lifestyle and using regular medication refills.
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Insulin Resistance and PCOS in Teen GirlsBeing a teenager is tough enough with without the symptoms of PCOS: hirsutism (facial hair), being overweight and thinning hair on your head. Learn how to deal with it, get control of it and get back on track with your life.
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Does the Insulin-Resistance Diet Work? Week 1Over the past couple of years I have struggled to lose extra weight that would normally be easy for me to drop. Could I be insulin resistant? And if I am, can this diet really help?
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Why Procrastinators Refuse Insulin Treatment for DiabetesIf you are living with diabetes and need insulin therapy, here are some reasons why you may be refusing treatment.
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4 Things that Can Secretly Raise Insulin LevelsRead here to see which habits can keep insulin chronically elevated (hint, it doesn't just involve carbs).
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Side Effects Associated with Insulin InjectionsWhen oral medications can't control blood sugar levels by themselves, insulin injections for diabetes are necessary. Although these injections save lives every day, they aren't without side effects.
