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Insulin and how to use it safely

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30 Minutes

Insulin and how to use it safely

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  1. What is insulin? (4 Minutes)
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  2. Blood glucose levels (7 Minutes)
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  3. Types of insulin (2 Minutes)
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  4. Taking insulin (6 Minutes)
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  5. Storing insulin (2 Minutes)
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  6. Important things to keep in mind (3 Minutes)
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