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What are smart insulin pumps for diabetes treatment?

Deciding how much insulin to give with an insulin pump is the same as when insulin is given by... Full Answer

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What is an insulin pump?

An insulin pump is a device that administers insulin continuously under the skin. There are no... Full Answer

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How stable is my insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio if I have diabetes?

Often people with type 1 diabetes are given detailed instruction on how to establish an... Full Answer

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How do I correct my blood sugar level with an insulin dose for diabetes?

Extra insulin taken because of a high blood sugar level before a meal is called correction insulin.... Full Answer

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How can I monitor my insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio to manage my diabetes?

A common recommendation that doctors, diabetes educators, and dietitians make is to start with 1... Full Answer

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How do I calculate my insulin dose before a meal to manage my diabetes?

Figuring out the doses for meal-related insulin can be a challenge, and there are a lot of... Full Answer

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How does exercise help manage diabetes?

Exercise reduces the insulin resistance that usually accompanies type 2 diabetes and... Full Answer

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How does short-acting insulin work for treating diabetes?

In order to match the rise and fall in blood sugar that results from eating carbohydrates, you need... Full Answer

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What are the benefits of exercise for people with diabetes?

Exercise is just as important as diet and in some cases as important as drugs in managing... Full Answer

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Why is protein good for losing weight?

Protein holds an almost magical place in the weight loss world -- high-protein diets gained the... Full Answer

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How do multiple daily insulin injections work for treating diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes can be treated with multiple daily injections of insulin, often abbreviated... Full Answer

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What are other ways to take insulin for diabetes besides injections?

Some companies are working to develop pills that will pass through the stomach and dissolve in the... Full Answer

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How does protein help manage diabetes?

The right amount of protein helps manage diabetes in a few ways. First, it will help take the... Full Answer

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How does fructose affect diabetes management?

Fructose -- the same sugar that occurs naturally in foods like fruit and corn -- is starting to... Full Answer

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What is an insulin jet injector?

Jet injectors force insulin through the skin under high pressure without actually using a needle.... Full Answer

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