CHAPTER 2:Living with Chronic Kidney Disease
Topic 28Insulin
Insulin is a hormone that is produced by the pancreas and helps the body use glucose for energy. Diabetes occurs when the body cannot make enough insulin or cannot effectively use the insulin it has. Insulin is then taken by injection or through the use of an insulin pump. Diabetes is one of the main causes of kidney disease.
TITLEPRODUCED BYSOURCECONTACTWEB ADDRESS
Diabetes and Kidney DiseaseNational Kidney FoundationBrochure312-321-1500www.nkfi.org
Steps For Controlling Diabetes and Heart DiseaseStayWell and KRAMESBooklet800-333-3032www.staywell.com
Stay in Touch: Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Other Causes of Kidney DiseaseBaxter and AAKPBookletwww.kidneydirections.com
Your Guide to Diabetes: Type I and Type II (Spanish available)National Diabetes Information ClearinghouseBooklet DM-214 & DM-230301-654-3327www.niddk.nih.gov/
Devices for Taking InsulinNational Diabetes Information ClearinghouseFact Sheet DMI-02301-654-3327www.niddk.nih.gov/
Insulin ResistanceNational Diabetes Information ClearinghouseFact Sheet DM-227301-654-3327www.niddk.nih.gov/
Alternative Ways to Take InsulinNational Diabetes Information ClearinghousePacket DM-143301-654-3327www.niddk.nih.gov/

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