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Insulin is a fragile molecule and can be broken down by light, heat, or even motion. The expiry date isn't a precise guess about when the insulin will stop working, but as insulin approaches and passes its expiry date, it will become less and less effective.
according to this site (http://www.diabetescareguide.com/en/medications.html), insulin loses strength when out of date. This would appear to be true as I have just realised why my blood sugars been high this week - my insulins out of date! Oops...
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How do you give insulin?
Insulin pen is like having an old-fashioned cartridge pen in your pocket, instead of a writing point, a needle, and for ink cartridge, an insulin cartridge. You just turn a dial to measure out your dose.
Which is the best insulin pen available in the market?
Novolog flexpen
What are the materials in an insulin pump?
If you mean insulin pen. Mine contains. Plastic. Aluminium. Glass. Rubber. The insulin itself. and the needle is stainless steel.
What is the price of a lantus solostar insulin injection pen at walmart?
801 Rupees
Can you get ink poisoning from stabbing in your vain with a pen?
It is unlikely to get ink poisoning from stabbing a pen into a vein, as the amount of ink released from a pen is typically minimal. However, it can cause serious harm or infection if a vein is punctured. It is important to seek medical attention if this happens.
How many units are in the Solar Star Lantus Pen?
The Solar Star Lantus Pen contains 3 milliliters of insulin glargine inside.
What makes up a pen?
ink and plastic and more ink and plastic thats it
Is pen a common noun?
Yes, the noun 'pen' is a common noun; a general word for an instrument for writing or drawing with ink; a general word for any of various other pen-shaped devices (insulin pen or laser pen); a general word for a small enclosure for animals; a word for any pen of any kind.The word pen is also a verb: pen, pens, penning, penned.
When the pen is hanging and you cut the string what happens to the pen?
If the pen is hanging and you cut the string, the pen will fall due to gravity unless there is another force acting on it to keep it suspended.
What happens when you swallow a pen cap?
Your ink drys out.
What should you give to Oliver from wonderland days Sim date on a date?
a stopwatch,pen or teabag
What was the date that William Purvey invented the fountain pen?
1884
