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Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You may want to have a say in …
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Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump Actionset Overview … very low blood sugar. But using an insulin pump takes some getting used to. Depending on the type of pump you have, you … give yourself a bolus (extra insulin). Try the pump. You should be able to try out a pump with saline solution. That …
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… Choosing an Insulin Pump On this page: Overview … health plan, your choices may be limited. You could still get a pump that is not covered by your health plan, but you may have to pay for it yourself. Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump Type 1 Diabetes Type 1 …
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Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … about them. Diabetes, Type 2: Should I Take Insulin? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your …
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Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Actionset Overview … not helped to keep your blood sugar levels within your target range. With little or no insulin, sugar (glucose) in the … the insulin properly so that each dose will work the way it should. How to prepare and give the shot Your health …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Giving Yourself Insulin Shots Actionset Overview If you have gestational … not been able to keep your blood sugar levels within a target range , you may need insulin shots. Taking insulin can …
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Diabetes in Children: Giving Insulin Shots to a Child Actionset Overview If your child … simple steps to help you and your child learn this task. Get ready To get ready to give an insulin injection using an …
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Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Don't Use Insulin Actionset Overview Carbohydrate counting can help … carbs. Work with a registered dietitian or a certified diabetes educator. They can help you plan the amount of …
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Insulin Resistance On this page: Overview Related … insulin resistance and have the greatest risk for type 2 diabetes. Lack of exercise. People who get little or no exercise often have much greater insulin
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… Types of Insulin On this page: Overview … Overview Insulin is used to treat people who have diabetes. How quickly insulin starts to work and how long it … or short-acting insulin. Not all insulins can be mixed together. For convenience, there are premixed rapid- and …