Insulin pens are designed for ease in subcutaneous administration of insulin. The insulin pens are either disposable or reusable depending on the duration of insulin therapy. It is an important tool for insulin administration featuring simplicity, ease of use, reliability in clients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Advantages of Insulin Pen Devices over…...
Following an insulin injection, there is a chemical breakdown that takes place in the body to allow it to cross into the capillaries and absorption into the blood stream. Site for Injection The duration of the rate of absorption of insulin is 50% longer in the thighs as compared to the abdominal wall. Regular insulin…...
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. DKA is most common among people with type 1 diabetes. People with type 2 diabetes can also develop DKA. DKA develops when your body doesn’t have enough insulin to allow blood sugar into your cells for use as energy. Instead, your liver breaks down fat…...
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The Plate Model Meal planning with the plate method is a way for people with diabetes to plan meals. The plate method can help you eat the right amount of carbohydrates and keep your blood sugar levels under control. Carbohydrates naturally raise your blood sugar level. Your blood sugar level can rise too high if you…...
Foot ulcers exists. – If you have reduced sensation to your feet. The risk of this occurring increases the longer you have diabetes and the older you are.– If your diabetes is poorly controlled. This is one of the reasons why it is very important to keep your blood sugar (glucose) level as near normal…...
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Elderly patients with diabetes are prone to a number of complications i.e. coronary artery disease, Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Nephropathy etc. some of which take precedence over or hinder or challenge the intensive glucose control. ***Elderly patients with Diabetes are at higher risk of cognitive decline, Depression, and Polypharmacy, all of which hinder good diabetes management. ***Diabetic…...
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Your feet need the attention and care that they deserve. If not checked, the following complications can be experienced: #Abscess: a tender mass generally surrounded by a colored area from pink to deep red. Abscesses are often easy to feel by touching. The vast majority of them are caused by infections. Inside, they are full…...
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There are several reasons that make it difficult to diagnose and treat a young infant who Type 1. Initially, babies do not often have the “classic diabetic” early symptoms and signs of the disease. If they are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, it is often a challenge to set up a satisfying treatment for the…...
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Type-1 Diabetes Did you know? A person with type-1 diabetes will need to take insulin for the rest of his or her life?. In this case, the person’s immune system mistakenly attacked and destroyed the pancreas’ beta cells which are responsible for producing insulin. Without insulin to aid blood glucose being used by the body’s…...
