Type 1 Diabetes Articles
Type 1 Diabetes and Obesity
What is Obesity? Obesity is a medical condition in which the excess accumulation of fat begins to have a negative impact on a person’s health. Obesity causes changes in the…
NPH Insulin – Side Effects, Dosage, Peak Times, Onset and Duration of Action
Insulin is a type of hormone which is produced by the pancreas to help our body to properly use the glucose we derive from food we eat. People with diabetes cannot naturally…
Lipodystrophy from Insulin Injections
What is lipodystrophy? The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists recognize lipodystrophy as a condition characterized by regional or total loss of adipose tissues (fats) in 1 or more areas of the…
Humalog Vs. Novolog
Novolog and Humalog are both diabetic drugs used to control blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. They are both fast-acting drugs, meaning they work faster compared to other insulin medicines.…
Insulin and Potassium Relationship
What is insulin? Insulin is a natural occurring hormone that is produced by beta cells in the pancreas. This hormone works by helping the body absorb glucose, potassium and other…
Insulin Receptors
What are insulin receptors (IR)? Insulin receptors are large proteins outside the cell membrane, which allow cells to bind with insulin in the bloodstream. Ever since insulin was discovered, in addition to its…
History of Insulin Discovery
Diabetes was once a life-threatening, untreatable disease. Knowing that sugar can worsen the condition, diabetic patients were put on a harsh diet that restricts sugar intake (to the point that some of…
Basal-Bolus Insulin Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes
There is no “one size fits all” approach for treating type 1 diabetes. It’s important to find the most suitable program that fits in with your eating and sleeping routines…
Insulin Resistance – Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is Insulin Resistance? Insulin resistance (IR) is when your body cells, including liver, muscle and fat cells fail to respond to the signal of insulin to open the doors…
Type 1 Diabetes Complications
What is Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)? Type 1 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body produces little or no insulin. This is generally a result of the immune system…
Humalog (Insulin Lispro) Side Effects
What is Humalog (Insulin Lispro)? Humalog is a diabetic medication which is administered through injections and it is the brand name version of insulin Lispro. Humalog Mix 75/25 and Mix 50/50…
Levemir Vs Lantus Insulin
What is Levemir?Levemir, or insulin detemir, is a man-made form of insulin that works by lowering blood glucose levels in people with diabetes. Patients can use this medication once or…