Different Insulin Delivery Approaches
For some, the thought of getting a shot is scary. Doctors and patients have been hoping for an alternative to insulin injections since the beginning ... Read more... Read more.
Understanding Insulin Sensitivity: Your Key to Better Blood Sugar Control
When it comes to managing diabetes, insulin sensitivity is one of the most important—and empowering—concepts to understand. It affects how your body reacts to... Read more.
Basal Insulins – Long-Acting Insulins
Lantus and Levemir are long-acting insulins (or basal insulins) that provide the background insulin needed to supply cells with glucose around the clock, while preventing... Read more.
Rapid Insulins for Diabetes
Humalog® and Novolog® Insulins by John Walsh, P.A., C.D.E. and Ruth Roberts, M.A. Humalog, Novolog and Regular Compared Differences Between Humalog and Novolog... Read more.
Insulin Basics – Storing, Drawing, and Injecting
Managing insulin properly is essential for safe and effective diabetes care. Insulin is a delicate protein that can lose its effectiveness if stored, handled, or... Read more.
Insulin – Information on Rapid and Basal Insulins
Understanding how insulin works can help with your control. This page has links to some great information on rapid and basal insulins and different delivery ...... Read more.
Hemochromatosis – Excessive Iron
by John Walsh, P.A., C.D.E. Hemochromatosis is an inherited disease that causes excessive amounts of iron to accumulate in the body. Although diabetes can be ...... Read more.
What You Need to Know About Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a form of high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy. It most often appears between the 24th and 28th week, affecting about ... Read... Read more.
Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Its Link to Insulin Resistance and Diabetes
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a common hormonal and metabolic disorder that affects about 6% to 12% of women of reproductive age. It impacts ... Read more... Read more.
Syndrome X – The Insulin Resistance Syndrome
The Insulin Resistance Syndrome A diagnosis of the Insulin Resistance Syndrome is established when 3 or more of these risk factors are present. Risk Factor ... Read... Read more.