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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? 1 Get … under control. Controlling blood sugar means staying in your target range. If your disease … When I found out I had diabetes, I really got motivated. I started walking every day, tried …
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… Actionset Overview Insulin is used for people who have type 1 … too. This can prevent serious and permanent health problems from long-term high blood … should. How to prepare and give the shot Your health professional or certified diabetes …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? 1 Get … to work with a pump, it can make living with diabetes easier. But it takes some time and … keep it working properly and to control your diabetes. When you use a pump, you will need …
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… able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment … able to fight infections like pneumonia and tuberculosis. Medicines are the main treatment …
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… levels within a target range , you may need insulin shots. Taking insulin can help prevent … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen … Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Kathleen …
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… What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the … fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White …
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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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… starts to work and how long it lasts will be different depending on the type of insulin you … below is a general guide. Your results may be different. Insulin is available in several … and how to use it. See the table below for types of insulin and some examples. footnote 1 …
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… Actionset Overview Some people with diabetes use an insulin pump instead of daily … the amount of carbohydrate in your meal. Your diabetes team will help you figure out your … Get recommendations. Ask members of your diabetes team which pumps they recommend. If …
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… Overview Insulin can become damaged and ineffective if it is not stored properly. Unopened insulin that is packaged in small glass … prepare an insulin dose but can give the injection, you may need someone to prepare …