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.
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.
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.
Does Insulin Need to be Refrigerated? Essential Storage Tips!
Insulin needs to be refrigerated between 36°F and 46°F (2°C and 8°C) when not in use and kept at room temperature below 77°F (25°C) once opened or removed from the fridge. Essential storage tips and guidelines for insulin at home and while traveling.
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?
How To Store Your Dog's & Cat's Insulin?
All veterinary insulins, including Vetsulin, Prozinc, and Caninsulin, must be refrigerated. Learn the optimal storage conditions for your dog's and cat's insulin.
How You Should Store Your Lantus Pens & Vials at Home
Refrigeration and adequate storage guarantee Lantus insulin stays fully effective. Learn how to refrigerate, store, and keep your Lantus pens or vials at home.
Does insulin expire? How long is it good for?
Insulin has two expiration dates: the official one and the one after opening. Learn here how to know when your insulin expires and what to do about expired insulin.
How to Take Insulin on a Plane: TSA Regulations & Insulin Coolers
Essential tips on how to take insulin on a plane and everything you need to know about flying with insulin, from airport security to TSA-approved insulin travel cases, to ensure a smooth and safe journey, whether on domestic or international flights!
How to Exercise Safely When it’s Hot and You Have Diabetes
Exercise is amazing for anyone living with diabetes, so I highly encourage you to get out there and move your body, even if the days are hot.
Diabetes and Cold Weather: Managing Blood Sugar During the Winter
Winter brings cold weather, and for many people with diabetes, that means it's time to start watching out for blood sugar fluctuations. When the temperature dips, our bodies have to...
Travel Insurance for Type 1 Diabetes: What to Know Before Leaving
If you're a diabetic planning a summer vacation, travel insurance is something you'll want to look into. Many travel insurance policies do not cover pre-existing conditions like type 1 diabetes.
