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When I first asked my endocrinologist for regular insulin, she wondered if it wouldn't be inconvenient for me to pre-bolus before meals. We're obsessed with the idea that diabetics should eat a standard diet. There's a race to come up with faster-acting insulin to make…

Scientists believe that the liver could hold the key to preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. With 95 percent of diabetics diagnosed with type 2, it's a lot more prevalent than type 1. All current therapies for type 2 diabetes primarily aim to decrease blood…

Walmart's sold regular insulin under the ReliOn brand for some time. It's a lifesaver for diabetics in the US who can't afford the insane list prices from pharmaceutical companies. Regular insulin follows the slow glucose release from protein, so it works well on the Bernstein…

Three weeks ago I started jogging. It was humiliating as people ran past me all the time. Since then, I got a bit faster and more resilient. Beginnings are always the worst. It's been interesting to see the difference it's made to my blood glucose.

A few days ago I wrote a post about the four T's in diabetes - toilet, thirsty, thinner, tired - which are the typical symptoms of diabetes. By recognizing the four T's you can save somebody's life. I once again got reminded of how lucky…