Insulin

2️⃣ In type 2 diabetes, the body does not respond normally to insulin, and over time, the pancreas starts to produce less and less insulin⁠

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⭐️ What is insulin?⁠

IN-sulin is a hormone that helps glucose get IN-side cells to be used as energy⁠

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⭐️ Counseling Tips:⁠

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👉🏻 Educate patients on the symptoms of hypoglycemia (fatigue, hunger, increased anxiety dizziness, palpitations)⁠

👉🏻 Inject the exact dose of insulin subcutaneously into the abdomen (preferred), upper arms, thighs, or buttocks⁠

👉🏻 Rotate injection sites every 1-2 weeks⁠

👉🏻 Monitor blood glucose in frequent intervals (2- 4 times a day) as directed by the doctor⁠.