When using an insulin pump, the student should not disconnect from their pump or suspend their insulin delivery for more than an hour without checking their BG. a) True b) False

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Q: Why is insulin not given orally but its injected into the body?

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Q: Which of the following human cells produce insulin?

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Q: Write down the biosynthesis and metabolic effects of insulin?

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