Category Archives: diabetes medication

Insulin Pen vs. Vial and Syringe

Posted on February 4, 2014 by janekdickinson

I still draw insulin from a vial into a syringe. I’ve written before about why I’m not using an insulin pump. Although I do think pumps are amazing, they aren’t for everyone and that’s ok. We actually have a third … Continue reading →

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Insulin is our friend

Posted on September 18, 2013 by janekdickinson

There are many types of insulin out there. And before I go any further, I will share with you my mantra: “Insulin is my friend.” Insulin is everyone’s friend. Many people don’t have to think about insulin, because their bodies … Continue reading →

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Insulin timing

Posted on August 30, 2013 by janekdickinson

A situation I experienced tonight made me decide to post the following: If you take mealtime insulin, avoid taking it too far ahead of a meal. This type of insulin is meant to “cover” or compensate for the meal you … Continue reading →

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Inhaled Insulin

Posted on August 16, 2013 by janekdickinson

Do you remember Exubera? This was the first inhaled insulin product to hit the market, and it was available for just one year in 2006-2007. Exubera was pulled from the market because it wasn’t bringing in the sales that had … Continue reading →

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Vitamin B12 and Neuropathy: a vicious cycle

Posted on July 1, 2013 by janekdickinson

Stay with me on this one: 1.) Vitamin B12 deficiency (low levels) can lead to neuropathic symptoms (numbness/tingling or pain in the feet). 2.) Neuropathic means disease of the nervous system. 3.) Metformin (a diabetes drug) can lead to B12 malabsorption. … Continue reading →

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confusing insulin names

Posted on August 29, 2012 by janekdickinson

Insulin names can be confusing, so today I’m hoping to clear up a few things. Insulin was first isolated and extracted in 1921 and made commercially available in 1922. That early insulin was a somewhat fast-acting insulin like our Regular … Continue reading →

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