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What is insulin and what are the different types?

What is insulin and what are the different types?

Insulin is a hormone that allows glucose to get into the body’s cells to be used for energy. The body of people with Type 1 Diabetes does not produce insulin, so they need to take insulin every day.
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Guideline for Insulin Use

Guideline for Insulin Use

Unopened insulin (new) – Keep unopened insulin in the fridge or in a clay pot buried in wet sand. Opened insulin (in use) – Insulin that is currently in use can be kept at room temperature (in a dark and cool place under 30ºC) for up to 30 days.
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