Type 1 Diabetes Articles
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…
Lantus (Insulin Glargine) Side Effects
Side Effects of Lantus (Insulin Glargine) Lantus side effects affect patients differently. They may be minor or severe, and some may require medical attention whereas others may not. Using the medication…
Apidra Vs. Humalog
Apidra and Humalog are both injectable insulins that are used to treat people with diabetes. These drugs help to reduce high blood sugar levels in people with type 1 and type 2…
Human (Man Made) Insulin Types and Production
What is human insulin? Human insulin refers to the synthetic form of the natural insulin that is produced in our bodies. Human insulin is made in the laboratory to mimic…
Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes type 1 may occur at any age; however, it’s more common in children, adolescents and young adults under the age of 40 years. What is Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?…
Different Types and Brands of Insulin Medications
One way to treat diabetes is to take insulin. There are five types of insulin, which differ in terms of their onset (how fast they work), peak (how long it takes to…
Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar)
What is hyperglycemia (high blood sugar)? Hyperglycemia or high blood glucose (blood sugar) is a medical condition which occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin or use it properly. Insulin…