Injecting Insulin

Your diabetes care team will explain how much insulin to take and when and how to take it. The injection itself is subcutaneous, or just under the skin, and is usually painless or may cause a slight sting. Going on insulin is a learning process and it may take several weeks or months to find an insulin regimen that works well for you and keeps your blood glucose levels in a safe and comfortable range.

Insulin Syringe Disposal

Follow these tips on lancet and syringe disposal to safeguard your family, community, and environment.

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Dream Diabetes Devices

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by Brenda Bell

Because today's going to be a bit busy to be doing actual art (and because I just saw STAR TREK: Into Darkness yesterday), I'm going to take the Diabetes Blog Week wildcard: "Tell us what your fantasy diabetes device would be? Think of your dream blood glucose checker, delivery system for insulin or other meds, magic carb counter, etc etc etc. The sky is the limit — what...

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