Encyclopedia: Insulin
Insulin is a hormone with extensive effects on both metabolism and several other body systems . When present, it causes most of the body's cells to take up glucose from the blood , storing it as glycogen in the liver and muscle, and stops use of fat as an energy source. When insulin is absent , glucose is not taken up by most body cells and the body begins to...
Blood Sugar Slide Show
For those with diabetes testing your blood sugar is an important part of managing your health. Whether you're a pro or just starting out this slide show from the Mayo Clinic takes you through the entire process from washing your hands to recording the numbers to storing your glucometer.
Choosing an Insulin Delivery Device Slide Show
Learn about various insulin delivery devices in this slide show:
If you are a diabetic who uses insulin as part of your diabetes treatment, you may have thought about choosing an insulin pump. Insulin pumps aim to mimic natural insulin levels in your blood by delivering continuous (basal) doses of insulin at all times, as well as supplemental (bolus) doses before meal times. Learn about the pros and cons of insulin pumps in this slide show.
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Insulin Quiz
Have you integrated insulin effectively into your everyday life? Find out if you need to make some changes to live more in sync with your insulin treatment.