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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 May 2007
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Diabetes: monitoring and treating
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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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Intermediate acting versus long acting insulin for type 1 diabetes mellitus
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Diabetes mellitus type 1 is a chronic disease with short and long term complications. The treatment for this disease is insulin administration, with basal and bolus insulin preparations being its main stay. Neutral Protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin had p...
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Jul 2008
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Media release. Australian Government's timely initiative on insulin pump subsidy
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The rising incidence of Type 1 diabetes in children underlines the importance of the Australian Government's decision to subsidise the cost of insulin pumps. According to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), the incidence of new cases of Type 1 diabetes in children is rising at around 3 per cent a year.
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Jul 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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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 - insulin choices
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Better Health Channel
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Several different types of insulin are available 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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Feb 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. See your doctor or diabetes educator to review your condition.
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Jan 2008
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People with diabetes caring for themselves while in public places
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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People with diabetes need to know that they can just go ahead and test their blood glucose levels to avoid, identify or treat hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose levels) and hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose levels) wherever they are.
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Nov 2007
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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.
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Sep 2007
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Pancreas explained
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Better Health Channel
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The pancreas is located in the abdomen. This gland has dual roles - it 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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Jul 2007
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Using insulin
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Insulin cannot be taken by mouth because it is a protein and would be digested. Insulin is given by injection beneath the skin where the insulin is absorbed over a period of time. Information follows regarding storage and adjusting the dosage of insulin.
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Jul 2007
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Interventions for non-oliguric hyperkalaemia in preterm neonates
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Elevated levels of potassium (an important salt for normal body functions) are common in infants born very preterm or with birth weight less than 1500 g. High potassium levels in the blood may lead to irregular or rapid heart rate that may result in ble...
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Aug 2006
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Air travel
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Diabetes Australia - Victoria
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Conditions apply for domestic and international flights for people with diabetes and these vary across airlines.
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Aug 2006
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