Learn where injectable insulin comes from and how it works.
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Find out how insulin should be stored, how long it will last and when it is unsafe to use.
Patients with type 1 diabetes and some with type 2 must receive insulin manually. Learn what an insulin regimen is and the different routines.
Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when your child is on a multiple daily injections (MDI) routine
Many people prefer insulin pens to syringes. Find out why they are preferred and what the advantages and disadvantages are.
Learn how insulin pumps work, if they're right for your child and what the potential concerns are.
Giving insulin injections can be stressful. Find out how to safely prepare and inject insulin into your child.
Find out how to adjust insulin doses at home using the sliding scale when using a three-times-a-day insulin routine or two-times-a-day insulin routine.
Insulin requirements will change as your child grows and develops. Learn why this is required and when to make adjustments.
Insulin allows sugar to be stored as energy. Learn what role insulin plays in diabetes management.
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Diabetes is a life-long condition. Learn what causes it and what role insulin plays in the body.
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Learn tips about insulin injection and get answers to questions you may have about giving insulin to your child.
If you child has an insulin pump, find out how to make sure they are getting enough insulin while they are sick.
Learn about the safest areas of the body for insulin injection and the importance of rotating insulin injection sites.
Find out how to manage insulin injections while your child is sick.
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Find out how to adjust your child's insulin doses at home when using a pump.
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Several other devices can be used to make insulin injections easier. Learn what these devices are and whether they are right for your child.
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