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Incorrect Dosage Calculation Getting the dosage right is critical
Related Resources Endocrine System Unit slides and guided notes, plus other resources on the endocrine system Stem Cell Therapy for Type 1 Diabetes article with questions exploring a potential cure for diabetes Feedback Loops: Insulin and Glucagon examine a graphic showing the relationship between hormones that control blood sugar Cell Signaling: How is Glucose Taken Up by Cells focus on the signal cascade that results in the Glut-4 transport protein opening to allow insulin uptake by cells Practice Quiz on the Endocrine System self grading quiz posted on Wayground
Patients with kidney disease should be particularly vigilant about dehydration from gastrointestinal side effects, as this can potentially worsen kidney function
If you are managing multiple side effects simultaneously, the ability to ask questions of people who have been through the same process is genuinely valuable