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… Insulin: Reusing Syringes and Lancets Safely On this page: Overview …
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… Storing Insulin and Prefilling Syringes On this page: Overview Overview Insulin can become damaged and ineffective if it is not …
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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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… Choosing an Insulin Pump On this page: Overview Overview Most insulin pumps have the same basic features: The ability to … rate: for example, you can tell your pump to give you less insulin while you go for a jog. Several meal bolus options. …
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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. … preventing problems like very low blood sugar. But using an insulin pump takes some getting used to. Depending on the …
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… Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Actionset Overview Insulin is used for people … buy special containers for getting rid of used needles and syringes. You can also buy a small device that breaks the needle off the syringe. It stores the needle safely so it can be thrown away. Talk with your local trash …
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… about 16 hours a day. Planning where your baby can sleep safely is important. Creating a safe sleeping environment …
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