Ozempic versus insulin

Is Ozempic the same as Insulin? What’s the difference?

Is Ozempic insulin? What are the differences between these 2 diabetes injections? Is one better than the other? Can you take both simultaneously?
January 13, 2023
Trulicity vs insulin

Is Trulicity Insulin? How These Two Diabetes Injections Differ?

Trulicity and insulin are not the same. Both are subcutaneous injections used to treat high blood sugars in diabetes, but they do not work in the same ways.
January 12, 2023
Drawing insulin from a vial

How to draw up insulin from a vial? 10 Steps Guide

Drawing up insulin is within everybody's reach, but it must be done correctly and safely. Here's an easy 10 step guide on how to draw up insulin from a vial into a syringe.
January 10, 2023
Insulin injection without pain

10 Tips That Work to Inject Insulin Without Pain!

The only way to take insulin is via subcutaneous injection. What if you fear needles or feel pain every time you inject insulin? Here are 10 tips for painless insulin injections!
December 30, 2022
Bodybuilder using insulin

Is Insulin for Bodybuilding & Muscle Growth a Good Idea?

Why do bodybuilders use insulin? How does insulin help increase muscle mass and boost anabolism? Is it safe? All you need to know about using insulin for bodybuilding!
December 30, 2022
Priming an insulin pen

Why and How to Prime Your Insulin Pen?

Priming an insulin pen step by step: 1. Screw the disposable needle onto the pen. 2. Pull off the outer cap and inner cap of the needle. 3. Select 2 units of insulin with the dose knob. Keep reading!
December 29, 2022
How to use an insulin pen

A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Insulin Pens for Injections

There are 3 ways to take insulin: injectable pens, syringes, and pumps. Insulin pens are the most prescribed ones. But how to use an insulin pen correctly and avoid painful injections?
December 23, 2022
Basal vs bolus insulin

A Beginners Guide to Basal and Bolus Insulin

The two main types of insulin are basal and bolus. While basal insulin acts as a slow background insulin, injecting bolus insulin helps control after-meal blood sugar.
December 16, 2022
Insulin units to ml conversion

How to Convert Insulin Units to mL?

The insulin concentration (U-40, U-100, U-500) indicates the number of insulin units in one milliliter of fluid. There are 100 units of insulin in 1 mL of U-100 insulin.
December 16, 2022
Clear vs cloudy insulin

Clear vs Cloudy Insulin: Why it matters!

There are over 20 types of insulin that come as solutions (clear insulin) or suspensions (cloudy insulin). While some insulins are cloudy, cloudiness may be a sign clear insulin has gone bad.
December 15, 2022
Does insulin need to be refrigerated

Does Insulin Need to be Refrigerated? How to Store it Properly?

Insulin must be refrigerated between 36°F and 46°F (2°C and 8°C) when not in use and kept at room temperature once open or left out of the fridge. Learn everything about insulin storage here!
December 14, 2022
Mixing two insulins in one syringe

How to Mix Two Insulins into the Same Syringe?

How to mix clear regular insulin with cloudy NPH intermediate insulin in the same syringe? What insulins can be mixed and what cannot?
December 12, 2022