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Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes. How quickly insulin starts to work and how long it lasts will be different depending on the type of insulin you use. Other factors that can …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… risk of insulin use is very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can turn into an … risk of insulin use is very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can turn into an … risk of insulin use is very low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), which can turn into an …
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… such as HIV or infection of the liver (hepatitis), can be transferred through blood. … such as HIV or infection of the liver (hepatitis), can be transferred through blood. …
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… elements of success in giving insulin injections include: Making sure you have the … the same syringe. Practicing how to give an injection. Storing insulin properly so that … your child learn to prepare and give insulin injections. If your child is age 10 or older, …
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… in your blood to rise to a level that's not safe. When your blood sugar rises past about … too. This can prevent serious and permanent health problems from long-term high blood … steps. Wash your hands with soap and running water. Dry them well. Gather your supplies. …
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… give them more freedom to eat, sleep, and exercise when they want. A pump can be an … changes in your insulin doses, and your exercise. Having records can help you see … give them more freedom to eat, sleep, and exercise when they want. A pump can be an …
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… dose for you. A family member, friend, or health professional can prefill insulin … Adaptation Date: 10/2/2023 Adapted By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Reviewed By: HealthLink BC Adaptation Date: 10/2/2023 …
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… risk of early tissue damage and serious complications. The risk of amputation because of complications from these injected substances … first few days after injection but serious complications can become apparent after the …
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… Treatment Overview Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is an assisted reproductive … If follicles fully develop, you are given a human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) shot to … number of embryos based on your age and other factors. If you are over age 40, there is a …
