All About Insulin
Why Do I Need to Take Insulin?
You’re starting to take insulin because your body’s not making enough to meet your needs. As a result, your body needs the insulin i...
Jean’s Welcome: Let’s Talk About Insulin
You and your doctor have agreed that you need to start taking insulin. For many people with type 2 diabetes, insulin is what they ne...
Jeff’s Story: “No, no! Not insulin for me!”
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Carmen’s Story: “What will my family say?”
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Oscar’s Story: “You are not alone”
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Helen’s Story: “It took me awhile to learn”
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Insulin Doesn’t Cause Bad Events
Some people have heard that insulin can cause bad things to happen, like amputations. But this isn’t true. People start taking insul...
Does Insulin Cause My Organs to Stop Working?
It is important to remember that your pancreas does a lot of things to keep you healthy, and making insulin is just one of those thi...
How Will Taking Insulin Affect My Daily Life?
It’s true that things are going to be different. You may need to schedule certain things like taking medications, when you eat, and...
Are Insulin Shots Painful?
Many people worry that insulin shots hurt, but, they don’t hurt as much as you might think. They hurt less than sticking your finger...
How to Throw Out Your Needles
It’s very important that you have a safe place to throw out your needles because it’ll help keep you or others from getting hurt or...
Your Insulin Information Center
You may have recently started taking insulin or will be starting to take it very soon. These videos were made to watch as you begin...
How to Store Your Insulin
When you aren’t using your insulin, you need to make sure that you store it the right way so it doesn’t go bad. The first thing you...
How to Give Yourself Insulin With a Pen
If you’re using an insulin pen, it’s important to know how to prepare and safely inject your insulin. All insulin pens are pre...
Insulin Helps with Your Diabetes
Many people are worried about starting insulin. There is a lot of information floating around about the possible side effects or con...
There Are Two Types of Insulin
You need insulin because your body needs extra help controlling your blood sugar levels. Your body naturally makes insulin and uses...
How to Give Yourself Insulin With a Syringe
If you are using a syringe to give yourself insulin, it’s important to know how to prepare and safely inject your insulin. It may ta...
Dos and Don’ts of Taking Your Insulin
When taking your insulin, there are some tips you should follow so that it works the way it’s supposed to. By following these simple...