=>Last month: We asked what the letters “L” and “U” stood for on old-school insulin vials.
CONGRATS: Diane Fry, a retired attorney in Marion, Indiana, USA (and T1 since 1989) for being the first person with the correct answer!
Diane won a free course at www.type1university.com.
QUESTION: What do the letters “L” and “U” stand for on old-school insulin vials?
ANSWER: LENTE and ULTRALENTE
Neither of these insulins are available anymore, and for good reason. They, along with NPH (which is still available), require mixing before injection and are very unpredictable in terms of when they start, peak, and stop working. Modern long-acting insulins such as glargine (Lantus, basaglar, Toujeo) and degludec (Tresiba) work in a steady, consistent manner with little to no peak.
THIS MONTH’S NEW TRIVIA QUESTION:
We, as IDS clinicians, love to get to know our clients as well as possible. It’s also nice for you to get to know us.
Let’s see how much you know about the IDS clinical staff. Match the clinician to their self-proclaimed “unique skill”…
| CLINICIANS | “SKILL” |
Alicia Anna Dana Gary Jenny Kathryn Kristi Paula Tavia | Latin Dancing Pottery Tap Dancing Embarrassing Their Kids Singing Cake Decorating Playing Piano Back Flips Telling Jokes |
Win FREE tuition at Type-1 University!
*The first person with a correct answer wins free tuition to the Type-1 University course of their choice.
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