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Insulin Injection Research Paper

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An insulin injection is used to control blood sugar in people who have type 1 or type 2 diabetes when the body lacks insulin production. Type 1 diabetes is when the body does not make insulin and cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is when the body cannot produce or use insulin normally to lower the high blood sugar level. Insulin cannot be taken by mouth because it is a protein. The acid in the stomach would digest the insulin. An insulin injection stops the pancreas from producing more sugar and helps move the excess sugar from the blood to other body tissues where they can be used for energy. More than one type of insulin may be injected and is usually injected several times a day. Even though insulin helps …show more content…

Two of the main types of over the counter drugs are acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also called ibuprofen and is found in Advil or Motrin). They both deliver the same relief even though they have distinctive chemical structures and side effects. Ibuprofen (NSAIDs) slows down the body’s production of fatty acids known as prostaglandins. Unlike aceteaminophen, ibuprofen reduces inflammation (swelling and redness) along with reducing fevers and pains. Therefore, ibuprofen is a little more powerful and lasts longer so it should be given to children with care. It is recommended for children 6 months and older but can be administered to a child with food if they have a sensitive stomach. If there are no symptoms of inflammation, taking acetaminophen is better because it is milder on the digestive system. The amount of dosage that is administered should be watched with care. Large amounts of acetaminophen are very toxic to the …show more content…

Each year, between 3,000 and 49,000 death are caused by the flu, which could’ve easily been decreased with a flu shot. Flu season occurs between October to May and it takes about two weeks for the vaccine to take effect. The flu shot works by creating antibodies in the body to deliver protection against infection from the flu virus. The traditional flu vaccine safeguards against three viruses: an influenza A (H1N1) virus, an influenza A (H3N2) virus, and an influenza B virus. Although getting the flu shot doesn’t completely protect against the flu, it will definitely hinder its strength. People might get a weaker flu symptoms instead of a full on flu that could be life threatening. It is recommended to receive the flu shot every year because the body’s immunity from the flu shot decreases over time. Also, the flu viruses are constantly changing so researchers update the flu vaccine everyday to counter the new viruses. It is recommended that everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated every year. The more people that get the flu shot, the less chance it has the ability to

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