Insulin Injections
(
Inyecciones de insulina
)
Insulin is a hormone that lowers the level of glucose (a type of
sugar) in the blood by helping glucose enter the body's cells.
Doctors use this hormone to treat diabetes when the body can't
make enough insulin on its own. Although researchers are testing
other ways to give insulin, it's only available now in a form
that must be injected just under the skin. There are many types of
injectable insulin, both short- and long-acting. Most people with
diabetes take insulin injections based on their blood glucose
levels, according to a plan that they've worked out with their
doctor.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice,
diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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