We often take insulin for granted and reach in the fridge to start a patient on this drug without a lot of hesitation. But have you ever considered what it takes to make insulin, or how subtle differences in production can have big consequences? This week, we start a new Homerun …

In this week’s Homerun Slides, we begin a new series from Dr. Guillermo Umpierrez, Professor, Emory University School of Medicine, which will update you on the latest insulin developments, and also delve into exactly how these insulins differ in their effects…. To download the complete set in PowerPoint (.ppt) format …

by Dr. Sheri Colberg, Ph.D., FACSM With all the exercise training fads out there, it can be hard to navigate the landscape with diabetes. I am frequently asked about the latest training techniques or gym trends, so I want to address a couple of those specifically (CrossFit training and insulin …

A patient came to us on reasonably high doses of basal bolus insulin, using Levemir and NovoLog flex pens. He stated that he had been using insulin for a few months and was referred for more management assistance from his provider. He was seen by a CDE to review his …

David Levy, MD, FRCP Insulin Pump Treatment (CSII) First used at the end of the 1970s, insulin pump therapy is standard treatment for type 1 diabetes, although use varies between countries (e.g. about 1–2% in the UK, probably more now; about 25% in USA, up to 40% in Norway). Only rapid-acting …