Type 1 Diabetes Articles
Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Signs, Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis? Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a complication of diabetes that can have serious – and even fatal – consequences. It occurs when a lack of insulin results…
Insulin Syringes Measurements
Parts of the Insulin Syringe Insulin syringe measurement. In order to properly care for your health, it is vital that you understand the tools required to administer insulin. There are…
Insulin Pens: Types, Benefits, Uses and Storage
Introduction When diabetes was first able to be properly treated, the methodology involved the diabetic being administered an injection of insulin, much as it does today. Fortunately, we no longer…
How to Lower High Insulin Levels
High insulin levels can lead to serious complications for people with diabetes. Producing too much insulin can result in insulin resistance, which causes not only prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes but…
Humulin Vs. Lantus
When it comes to treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes, two of the most popular diabetic medications available on the market today are Lantus and Humulin. But which of these two…
Why is Insulin so Expensive in the US?
How much does insulin cost in the US? Insulin is a life-saving medication for people living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Unfortunately, the price of the most popular…
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Guidelines for Bringing Insulin and Diabetes Supplies on an Airplane
Can You Take Insulin on a Plane? Airports are notorious for strictly regulating which items—including liquids—can be taken on a plane. For people with medical conditions, this means staying informed…
Fiasp Vs. Humalog
As diabetes treatment progresses, there are a number of new insulin and insulin-like products available on the market. To learn more about Fiasp and Humalog and decide which may be…
Sharps and Expired Insulin Vials Disposal
Living with diabetes is tricky. You must continually monitor your blood glucose levels to ensure they don’t drop too low, which is often an uncomfortable process that involves finger sticks…
How Long Can a Diabetic Go Without Insulin?
Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are two very different conditions that have different causes and require different treatment. Type 1 diabetes is a…
Gestational Diabetes and Insulin
When is insulin needed for gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes affects between 3 and 20% percent of pregnant people. It is typically diagnosed between 24 and 28 weeks of pregnancy and…
Insulin Expiration. Using Expired Insulin
What is the danger of using insulin that has expired? Insulin manufacturers test their products to ensure they work as promised, but they also include an expiration date. While products…