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By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: For individuals managing diabetes, insulin must be administered into the subcutaneous tissue—the layer of fat located between the skin and muscle. This tissue, also called ...

(Reuters Health) - A warning for people who use insulin pens: Not shaking your NPH insulin pen before injecting can result in wide variations in your insulin level and blood sugar control, researchers ...

An international expert panel has recently released a comprehensive set of recommendations for optimal insulin injection techniques and equipment. The group, called the Forum for Injection Technique ...

If you’re on insulin to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s critical to know exactly how to use it. “Insulin can be a very dangerous drug if used improperly,” says Stanley Mathew, MD, an ...

Rapid-acting insulin (Lispro) reaches the blood within 15 minutes after injection. The insulin peaks 30 to 90 minutes later and may last as long as 5 hours. Short-acting (regular) insulin usually ...

Incorporating insulin into your daily life can take some getting used to. From packing your on-the-go bag to prepping your syringe or insulin pen, here are tips to get you started. Insulin may be one ...

Innovative zwitterionic polymer facilitates insulin absorption through the skin, offering a painless alternative to ...