For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Humalog Mix. Generic Name: Insulin Lispro/Insulin Lispro protamine, human 50/50, Insulin Lispro protamine, human/Insulin Lispro 75/25.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Humalog Mix. Generic Name: Insulin Lispro/Insulin Lispro protamine, human 50/50, Insulin Lispro protamine, human/Insulin Lispro 75/25.
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
An insulin pen is a device for giving insulin shots. The insulin pen looks like a pen. Both disposable and reusable insulin pens are available. For a reusable pen, you put the insulin cartridge into the pen. Disposable pens already have an insulin cartridge. You can set the dose of insulin with a dial on the outside of...
An insulin pump is a small computerized device that delivers insulin into the body. This is different from injecting insulin throughout the day using insulin syringes and needles. Insulin pumps can be programmed to deliver very precise amounts of insulin in a continuous (basal) dose. They can also deliver carefully...
An insulin pump is a small computerized device that delivers insulin into the body. Using an insulin pump is different from injecting insulin throughout the day using insulin syringes and needles. Insulin pumps can be programmed to deliver very precise amounts of insulin in a continuous (basal) dose and in carefully...
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Regular insulin is a short-acting insulin that starts to work within 30 minutes after injection, peaks in 2 to 3 hours, and keeps working for up to 8 hours. Regular insulin is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children...
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Provides a summary of interactions with vitamins, herbs, and food
Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Concentrated (U-500) insulin is a long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. U-500 insulin is five times more concentrated than regular U-100 insulin. U-500 insulin is...
Insulin resistance is a condition in which body cells do not fully respond to the action of insulin, a hormone that controls the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. As a result, blood sugar levels become abnormally high. Over time, insulin resistance can result in consistently high blood sugar levels, which...
Insulin resistance refers to the inability of the body tissues to respond properly to insulin. Insulin lets sugar (glucose) enter the body's cells, where it is used for energy. Insulin also helps muscles, fat, and liver cells store sugar to be released when it is needed. If the body tissues do not respond properly to...
An insulin syringe has three parts: a needle, a barrel, and a plunger. The needle is short and thin and covered with a fine layer of silicone to allow it to pass through the skin easily and reduce pain. A cap covers and protects the needle before it is used. The barrel is the long, thin chamber that holds the insulin...
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Afrezza. Generic Name: Regular Human Insulin, Insulin, Regular, Human.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Humulin R. Generic Name: Insulin, regular, human.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Myxredlin. Generic Name: Insulin, Regular, Human.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Humulin R. Generic Name: Insulin, regular, human.
For diabetes. Brand Name(s): Novolin R. Generic Name: Insulin, Regular, Human.
Learn the steps to give someone an insulin shot in the arm using a syringe.
Learn how to prepare a mixed dose of insulin.
Learn how to prepare a single dose of insulin.
Some people with diabetes use their insulin syringes and lancets more than once to save money. But makers of syringes and lancets do not recommend using them more than once. Talk with your doctor before reusing these items. Some people who have diabetes should not reuse their syringes or lancets, including people who...
The integrated test is a screening test done during pregnancy to find out the chance that a baby has certain birth defects, such as Down syndrome. The test is done in two stages at two different times during the pregnancy. You will get the results after the tests in the second trimester are done. The first stage can be...
Intellectual disability is a decreased ability to think and learn. It's caused by a problem with how the brain works. The diagnosis is based on intelligence quotient (IQ) tests and a child's learning problems. The disability can range from mild to severe. People who have intellectual disability may have a hard time...
Helps you assess whether you have depression. Tool calculates how many common symptoms you have. Based on your answers, shows where you fall on a depression scale. Helps you find out if you might need treatment.
Interactive tool measures your readiness to quit smoking. Helps you identify the stage of change that you're in. Offers questions to help you think about what to do next. Includes link to more info on quitting tobacco use.
Helps you check your risk of weight-related diseases such as diabetes, CAD, and high blood pressure. Tool calculates risk using body mass index (BMI) along with your waist size and other factors. Discusses what score means and next steps.
Offers interactive tool that shows the growth of an embryo into a baby. Provides links to info on pregnancy and labor and delivery.
