Many people with type 2 diabetes have to take insulin to control blood glucose levels. There are various types and brands of insulin to meet different needs. Synthetic human insulins produced by recombinant technology are most commonly used today. Human insulins generally have a more rapid onset and shorter duration of activity than pork-derived insulins. For further details on 24 hour insulin, read What Causes Diabetes?
Image via WikipediaOne of the hardest parts of being a parent is coping with the reality that your children could become ill. And, one illness that is showing up more often in children is diabetes.
When a parent learns that their child has diabetes, one of their first reactions is to want to know everything about [...]
Image by dziner via FlickrDiabetes is a serious disease because of its harmful effects and because half the people who have it don’t even know it. According to the American Diabetes Association, 16 million Americans have the disease. It can lead to blindness heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and amputations. In the extreme, it can [...]
Extreme Hunger - WikipediaFrom heart disease to kidney problems, blindness and nerve damage, recognizing the symptoms of diabetes mellitus early and getting proper medical treatment is key to managing it effects and the complications it can cause. Even when those who heed the early symptoms of diabetes do go to the doctor they often express [...]
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