Insulin
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With the desire to be skinny, many girls are refusing to take their insulin injections. Get the details on this dangerous condition, diabulimia, here.
People with insulin resistance are at higher risk for diabetes and heart disease. Prevention is important, so read this overview and talk to your doctor.
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Choosing your insulin
WebMD
Using this comprehensive chart, learn the array of insulin injections for diabetes. Bring a print-out to your next doctor's appointment to discuss your options.
Deciding on devices
Life Clinic
Besides syringes, your many options for taking insulin include pens, pumps and jet injectors; these excellent charts make learning about them easy.
If you're looking for a reliable, complete resource on insulin, you've found it here. Find information on products, FDA's role in regulating insulin and more.
Introducing insulin
iVillage Total Health
Begin your research by reading this thorough overview on insulin. Videos and illustrations are included.
Insulin 101 for you kids
YouTube
Explaining to your kids how insulin works can be tough. Make it easy on yourself by showing them this kid-friendly, educational video.
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Recognizing low blood sugar
Diabetes Net
Not knowing what to do when you're experiencing an insulin reaction can be dangerous. This easy-to-read overview provides a list of symptoms and tips.
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Insulin in a pill?
Medical News Today
One company is currently investigating its insulin capsule's efficacy in treating type 2 diabetes. In the meantime, stay tuned!
An insulin inhalant
Drug Development
The idea of having an insulin inhalant was revolutionary, but the first ever inhalant, Exubera, wasn’t successful. Read all about it here.
Insulin therapy for type 1 diabetes
Illumistream
By watching this brief video, you'll learn the various methods that deliver insulin to your body. View the other helpful videos on diabetes.
Ever wonder where insulin came from? Journey back in time to the 1920s to learn how insulin was discovered.
Is the pump right for you?
Children with Diabetes
Use this collection of articles to guide your decision on choosing an insulin pump. Then talk to the doctor about your concerns.
