2. Different Types of Insulin
Newly diagnosed diabetics hear the term "insulin" and promptly
cringe at the thought of self-administering shots several times a day.
In fact, there are different types of insulin available, and each serves
different purposes.
3. Different Types of Insulin
Some diabetics need help reining in blood-sugar spikes before or
after meals. For such an occasion, rapid-acting insulin works in just
15 minutes, making it the perfect before- or after-meal solution. Its
inverse, short-acting insulin, controls blood sugar during meals and
requires about 30 to 60 minutes to take effect.
4. Different Types of Insulin
If your physician doesn't think you require insulin before, during,
and/or after meals, other types of insulin can be taken less often.
Intermediate-acting insulin lasts for 12 hours, so taking it before
bedtime contributes to a better night's sleep. Long-lasting insulin
needs one hour to settle in, but it takes care of insulin needs for up
to 26 hours.
Always consult a physician before trying any kind of insulin.
5. Different Types of Insulin
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