Insulin Reactions

Insulin Allergy: With purer forms of insulins available, true insulin allergy is very rare. A general or a systemic allergic reaction to insulin should not be confused with the occasional local reaction to injection sites. Insulin allergy is characterized by an almost immediate local reaction that gradually spreads and a wide area of the body […]

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How to inject Insulin ?

The most important thing the person with diabetes must learn is how to inject insulin. It will probably be a little nerve racking at first. One must start this under the supervision of a doctor or bis assistants, who will guide and give you confidence. It becomes routine later. It is advisable to select the […]

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What is Insulin ?

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. The pancreas has both endocrine (production of hormones) and exocrine (digestive) functions. The endocrine part of the pancreas is located in little islands of cells called Islets of Langerhans named after Paul Langerhans who discovered these cells. Inside these islets, we can find different types of cells […]

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