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… Choosing an Insulin Pump On this page: Overview Overview Most insulin pumps have the same basic features: The ability to …
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… Diabetes: Living With an Insulin Pump Actionset Overview Some people with diabetes use an insulin pump instead of daily shots to manage their disease. …
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… Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … talk to your doctor about them. Diabetes: Should I Get an Insulin Pump? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your …
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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 lasts will be …
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… Insulin Resistance On this page: Overview Overview Insulin resistance refers to the inability of the body tissues to respond properly to insulin. Insulin lets sugar (glucose) enter the body's …
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… Pumping breast milk Last updated August 12, 2012 Once you … milk. That will mean you have to either hand express or pump your milk. Here's some advice on what to consider. … breast milk. You may decide to use a manual or electric pump for one of two reasons: Essential: You need to pump …
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… Breastfeeding: Choosing a Breast Pump On this page: Overview Overview A breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your … But it takes longer to completely empty a breast this way. Pumps work faster and can be operated by hand, with …
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… Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump On this page: Overview Overview An intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) is a mechanical device that helps the heart pump blood. It is a long, thin tube called a catheter with a …
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… Breastfeeding: How to Use a Breast Pump On this page: Overview Overview A breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your … to. Then you can store the milk for later. Using a breast pump is a good way to provide the benefits of breastfeeding …
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… Storing Insulin and Prefilling Syringes On this page: Overview Overview Insulin can become damaged and ineffective if it is not stored properly. Unopened insulin that is packaged in small glass bottles (vials) …
