Type 1 Diabetes Articles
Human Insulin Vs. Analog Insulin
The difference between human insulin vs analog insulin is an interesting discussion for the curious patient wanting to know more about their treatment plan. First, you must understand that when insulin was…
Does Humalog Cause Weight Gain?
The relationship between Humalog and weight gain has been a known issue for some time. Humalog is a rapid-acting human insulin analog that is used to regulate blood sugar levels. It is…
Apidra (Insulin Glulisine) Uses
What is Apidra (insulin glulisine) used for? Apidra is fast-acting insulin (containing insulin glulisine) that is used with diet and exercise to control high blood glucose in people with diabetes. That means when…
Humalog Insulin Lispro Injection Sites Instructions
What is Humalog? Humalog is an injectable medication containing human insulin analogue. Designed to act rapidly, it helps to control blood glucose levels in adult and pediatric patients with diabetes.…
How Does Lantus Insulin Work in the Body?
What is Lantus insulin? Lantus is a long-acting injection that contains insulin glargine as its active ingredient. Designed to be injected subcutaneously, insulin glargine is a recombinant analogue of human insulin that has hypoglycemic…
Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Dosage and Overdose
Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Dosage Novolog (Insulin Aspart) Dosage and Overdose. The starting dose of Novolog will vary from one person to another. Your doctor will determine your dosage based on your weight,…
What You Should Know About Levemir Injection Site Reactions
What is Levemir? Levemir is a type of diabetes medication known as insulin (a naturally-occurring hormone made by pancreatic beta cells). It is formulated with insulin detemir of rDNA origin (a recombinant…
Lantus Insulin Injection Sites
Lantus insulin is an injection that contains 100 units/ml of insulin glargine (a long-acting insulin analogue). It is generally indicated for the management of hyperglycemia in diabetic patients. How to inject Lantus…
What is Smart Insulin (Glucose Responsive Insulin)?
Diabetes patients are well aware of the pain of constant insulin injections. Throughout the day, multiple doses are needed to maintain blood sugar levels, requiring immense effort and energy. However, “smart”…
Insulin Overdose: Signs, Symptoms, Side Effects and Treatment
If you have diabetes, chances are that your treatment plan will include insulin injections. When combined with healthy food choices and physical activity, this medication can help you to effectively manage…
Insulin Vs. Glucagon
What are Insulin and Glucagon? Insulin and glucagon are two hormones secreted by the pancreas that regulate blood sugar levels. They work together to maintain glucose levels within the optimal…
Novorapid Insulin Aspart PenFill and FlexPen: Side Effects and Dose
An important advancement in research is the concurrent advancement in treatment as well. Diabetes has had several changes in the types of medications offered and the ways they can be…