Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Concentrated (U-500) insulin is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. U-500 insulin is five times more concentrated than regular U-100 insulin. U-500 insulin is...
Insulin resistance is a condition in which body cells do not fully respond to the action of insulin, a hormone that controls the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. As a result, blood sugar levels become abnormally high. Over time, insulin resistance can result in consistently high blood sugar levels, which...
Insulin resistance refers to the inability of the body tissues to respond properly to insulin. Insulin lets sugar (glucose) enter the body's cells, where it is used for energy. Insulin also helps muscles, fat, and liver cells store sugar to be released when it is needed. If the body tissues do not respond properly to...
An insulin syringe has three parts: a needle, a barrel, and a plunger. The needle is short and thin and covered with a fine layer of silicone to allow it to pass through the skin easily and reduce pain. A cap covers and protects the needle before it is used. The barrel is the long, thin chamber that holds the insulin...
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Afrezza. Generic Name: Regular Human Insulin, Insulin, Regular, Human.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Humulin R. Generic Name: Insulin, regular, human.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Myxredlin. Generic Name: Insulin, Regular, Human.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Humulin R. Generic Name: Insulin, regular, human.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Novolin R. Generic Name: Insulin, Regular, Human.
Learn the simple steps to give yourself an insulin shot in the arm using a syringe.
Learn how to prepare and give yourself a mixed dose of insulin.
Learn how to prepare and easily give yourself a single dose of insulin.
Some people with diabetes use their insulin syringes and lancets more than once to save money. But makers of syringes and lancets do not recommend using them more than once. Talk with your doctor before reusing these items. Some people who have diabetes should not reuse their syringes or lancets, including people who...
The integrated test is a screening test done during pregnancy to find out the chance that a baby has certain birth defects, such as Down syndrome. The test is done in two stages at two different times during the pregnancy. You will get the results after the tests in the second trimester are done. The first stage can be...
Intellectual disability is a decreased ability to think and learn. It's caused by a problem with how the brain works. The diagnosis is based on intelligence quotient (IQ) tests and a child's learning problems. The disability can range from mild to severe. People who have intellectual disability may have a hard time...
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