In California, 40.5 percent of families in poverty had enrolled their 3- or 4-year-old in preschool in 2013, compared to nearly 60 percent of families above the poverty line. Many of California's children are growing up in households where parents do not speak fluent English. The state was ranked next to last in this category.
Insulin is available in rapid-, short-, intermediate-, and long-acting types that may be injected separately or mixed in the same syringe. Rapid-acting insulin analogs (insulin lispro and insulin aspart) are available, and other analogs are in development. Regular is a short-acting insulin.
An insulin pen is a device used to inject insulin. The pen contains a cartridge of insulin. The pen may be reusable or disposable. You may need a different pen for each type of insulin you use. Check the label and color of the insulin. Check that you have the correct type and strength of insulin.