{"id":7593,"date":"2020-07-29T19:15:49","date_gmt":"2020-07-29T19:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=7593"},"modified":"2025-02-18T18:06:31","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:06:31","slug":"faqs-about-insulin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/faqs-about-insulin\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ’S ABOUT INSULIN"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Insulin is a proven treatment to\r\ncontrol blood glucose levels for people living with type 2 diabetes. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Below is some frequently asked\r\nquestions (FAQ\u2019s) regarding insulin:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.        What\r\nis insulin?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.        Insulin\r\nis hormone that would typically be produced by the pancreas.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.        Why\r\nwould I need to take insulin?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.        When blood\r\nglucose levels can no longer be controlled by diet, exercise or oral\r\nmedication, your doctor may prescribe insulin as a prescription to lower your\r\nblood sugar levels.  <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.        Why is it\r\nimportant to keep my glucose levels as close to normal limits as possible?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.        High blood sugar\r\nlevels can obstruct organ function which can lead to kidney failure, heart\r\ndisease and may eventually cause blindness.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.        Does\r\ninsulin have any side effects?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.        One of the more\r\ncommon side effects of insulin is low blood sugar or hypoglycemia.  This condition happens when too much insulin\r\nis taken causing you to experience anxiety, sweating, dizziness, nausea,\r\nconfusion and lack of coordination. \r\nHypoglycemia is remedied by eating or drinking a substance that contains\r\nsugar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.        How is insulin\r\nadministered?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.        Insulin should be\r\ninjected into the body\u2019s fatty tissue. Be sure to rotate the injection sites\r\nsince continual use in the same spot<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Q.        How long will I\r\nhave to take insulin?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

A.        If you have type\r\n2 diabetes, caused by a condition such as pregnancy, you may have to take\r\ninsulin for a short period of time.  If\r\nyour type 2 diabetes is caused by your pancreas not making enough insulin, you\r\nmay need to take insulin more regularly in order to remain healthy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

I hope you have found these questions and answers helpful and\r\ninformative.  <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you have additional questions or concerns regarding your blood sugar levels, diabetes or nutrition, please call the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center<\/a>\u2019s Ambulatory Care Center <\/a>at 718-206-7001<\/a> to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\r\n

All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page. You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter. PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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