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Benefits of insulin
Insulin is the oldest medication used to treat diabetes, and has the fewest side effects ... Play Video -
How insulin works
Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreas. It controls the amount of glucose in your... Play Video -
How to store insulin
Insulin is like most medications-it can be damaged if it gets too hot or too cold ... Play Video -
Types of Insulin
We all have our own day-to-day routines, and that means the same injection schedule won't work... Play Video -
Side effects
If you miss a dose, or don't take enough insulin, the result can be high blood glucose levels... Play Video -
Why insulin doesn't come in a pill
Have you ever wondered why insulin doesn't come in a pill? Play Video -
I feel like a failure
Since Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be managed without taking insulin, many people feel like... Play Video -
I'm afraid my life is changing forever
Starting insulin is an adjustment, because you need to change the way you care for your... Play Video -
I'm worried about having a hypoglycemic reaction
Hypoglycemia can be scary when it strikes, because you can feel dizzy and shaky without... Play Video -
I'm afraid of needles
Giving yourself a needle is a lot more comfortable than most people think ... Play Video -
Do I really need to be on insulin?
Since it's possible for some people with Type 2 diabetes to live their whole life without... Play Video -
Why do I suddenly need to be on insulin?
When your doctor told you they were putting you on insulin, you probably thought, "Why now?"... Play Video -
Can I skip meals?
Skipping a meal probably wasn't a big deal for you before you developed diabetes. You might... Play Video -
What is cloudy insulin?
Insulins can be clear or cloudy, depending on the type you are taking ... Play Video -
Do I have to disclose my diabetes to my employer?
Does your prospective employer need to know you have diabetes, or do you have the right not to... Play Video -
How do I stay on a schedule?
When you have diabetes, a schedule is important ... Play Video -
How do I travel safely in a car?
When you have diabetes, there are a few things to keep in mind whenever you buckle up ... Play Video -
How will my exercise regime change?
Exercise plays a big role in the balance of insulin and blood glucose, because it affects both... Play Video -
What happens when I change timezones?
When you travel to a different time zone, it can throw your eating and sleeping schedules out... Play Video -
What happens when I get a cold or flu?
Getting a cold or the flu makes you feel miserable. But when you have diabetes, a simple... Play Video -
What should I know before getting on an airplane?
All vacations require you to plan ahead. But when you have diabetes, there are a few more... Play Video -
Will I be addicted to insulin forever?
Many people with diabetes who take insulin wonder if they will be taking it forever ... Play Video -
I'm nervous about injecting myself
When you first start giving yourself insulin injections, it can be a little scary ... Play Video -
Is it safe to take insulin that has frozen?
Insulin freezes almost as easily as water, and can be damaged by too much heat, so it's... Play Video -
How do I dispose of my needles?
If you don't dispose of needles properly, they can be dangerous to other people and to the... Play Video -
Where do I inject my insulin?
Injecting in the same spot repeatedly can lead to pain, lumps and poor insulin absorption ... Play Video -
What are the different types of insulin?
When patients received the very first insulin injections back in the 1920s, there was only one... Play Video
