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Learn about insulin

Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin

Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin

Medications to Treat Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

An Overview of the Pancreas

Pancreas Essentials The pancreas maintains the body’s blood glucose (sugar) balance. Primary hormones of the pancreas include insulin and glucagon, and both regulate blood glucose. Diabetes is the most common disorder associated with the pancreas.

Type 2 Diabetes Causes

Type 2 Diabetes Overview

Type 1 Diabetes Overview

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Insulin

It is a good idea to prepare ahead of time to get the most from your doctor’s visit. Many patients write their questions down so as not to forget what to ask their doctor. The following list is provided to help you prepare for talking with your doctor.

Insulin Delivery

There are different ways to inject insulin into your body; this is called insulin delivery. Syringes, pens, pumps, and jet injectors give many persons with diabetes options for their insulin delivery.

What You Need to Know About Insulin

Toxicologists, scientists, and pharmaceutical researchers have developed different types of insulin derived from and formulated with other compounds. Doctors and patients have many different types of insulin drugs to choose from including delivery methods and devices.

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