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Follow the links below to find information on the benefits and role of insulin, including the role of insulin in the treatment of diabetes.
Reviewed April 2009
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Diabetes and insulin
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Better Health Channel
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Insulin injections are needed when the body doesn't produce insulin, as with type 1 diabetes. Some people with type 2 diabetes need insulin injections because tablets and lifestyle changes aren't enough to control blood glucose levels. Insulin injection devices include syringes, delivery pens and pumps.
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Dec 2009
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Pancreas and insulin - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Your pancreas has 2 functions: producing digestive enzymes; and producing the hormones insulin and glucagon to regulate blood sugar.
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Sep 2009
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Insulin: how it works - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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The hormone insulin is released when you have just eaten a meal and the level of glucose in your blood is high.
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Sep 2009
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Metabolic syndrome
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Metabolic Syndrome is diagnosed when a number of metabolic abnormalities (including insulin resistance and obesity) occur at the same time in an individual.
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Nov 2008
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Pancreas
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Better Health Channel
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The pancreas is a gland located in the abdomen. The pancreas is an organ of the digestive system and of the endocrine system. Disorders of the pancreas include acute or chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer and diabetes.
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Aug 2008
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Diabetes: monitoring and treating - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Treating diabetes may involve the use of insulin and hypoglycaemic agents, as well as modifying lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise.
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Aug 2008
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Incretin mimetics and enhancers: clinical applications
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Australian Prescriber
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The GLP-1 receptor agonists and DPP4 inhibitors are important and promising additions to diabetes therapy which will help more patients with type 2 diabetes achieve their glycaemic targets.
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Aug 2008
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Incretin mimetics and enhancers: mechanisms of action
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Australian Prescriber
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The incretins are peptide hormones secreted from the gut in response to food. They increase the secretion of insulin. The incretin response is reduced in patients with type 2 diabetes, so drugs acting on incretins may improve glycaemic control.
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Aug 2008
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High fructose processed foods linked to obesity, gout, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and fatty liver
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Healthy Eating Club
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There has been a 'cloud' over the health benefits of fructose added to processed foods over the last few decades. Food manufacturers have been adding pure fructose to foods in the quest to lower the glycaemic index (GI) of the food because fructose does not affect insulin production therefore is considered to be a low GI sugar (this is contrast to glucose which does raise insulin levels).
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Jul 2008
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Diabetes - insulin choices
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Better Health Channel
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Different types of insulin are available for people with diabetes including fast acting insulin and short acting insulin. Different insulin injection devices are used for the management of diabetes including syringes, pens and pumps.
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Mar 2008
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Pre-diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Pre-diabetes is a condition that occurs when the blood glucose level is higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Like type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes is a result of the body's insulin not working effectively. This is known as insulin resistance.
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Mar 2008
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Hypoglycaemia and diabetes
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Diabetes Australia - NSW
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Hypoglycaemia is a low blood glucose level. It is also known as a hypo, insulin reaction or low blood glucose. Hypoglycaemia can occur in people with diabetes using insulin, and certain diabetes medications. It usually occurs when the blood glucose level falls below 4mmol/L.
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Mar 2008
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Diabetes and coma
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Better Health Channel
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Uncontrolled diabetes may lead to coma or unconsciousness. The three types of coma associated with diabetes include ketoacidotic coma, hyperosmolar coma and hypoglycaemic coma. Prevention is the best strategy.
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Jan 2008
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Insulin resistance
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Insulin resistance is a medical term referring to the hormone insulin not working as effectively in the body.
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Jan 2008
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Clinical practice guidelines: type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
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These guidelines have been externally developed by the Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group and address the diagnosis and all relevant aspects relating to the clinical management of Type 1 Diabetes in children of all ages, including adolescents up to the point of transition to adult care.
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Mar 2005
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