No, type 2 diabetics can also be placed on insulin therapy to manage uncontrolled diabetes depending on the severity of the disease. For example, a type 2 diabetic who is unable to continue to take oral medications (for any reason) can be placed on insulin therapy to control blood glucose (sugar) levels. Another example would be a diabetic who remains uncontrolled and eventually loses the ability to create their own insulin; therefore, he/she would need to be placed on insulin therapy for management of his/her diabetes.
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Jumo Health answeredSee All 4 AnswersInsulin is used to treat type 1 diabetes because in people with type 1 diabetes, the beta cells don't work properly. This means that the body doesn't make insulin. Without insulin, glucose stays in the blood instead of entering the cells. Replacement insulin is needed to fix the problem. The dose of replacement insulin needs to be matched with blood glucose levels. A glucose meter is needed to help determine glucose levels.
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See All 2 AnswersToujeo is a type of insulin. It is also known as insulin glargine. It is a long-acting insulin that is administered by injection. It is similar to human insulin, but it is slower in onset and has a longer duration of activity. -
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Tresiba is a long-acting insulin that received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in 2015. It comes in a 70/30 premixed formulation called Ryzodeg. People with type 2 diabetes typically take it with the largest meal of the day.
Tresiba is being studied in combination with another injectable type 2 diabetes drug called Victoza. The medicine, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, would be taken as a single daily injection using a prefilled pen. -
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American Diabetes Association answeredRapid-acting insulin for diabetes is the fastest of all insulins. You take this kind of insulin right before meals. By the time glucose is moving into your blood, this insulin is working the hardest to move glucose into your body for energy. Rapid-acting insulin starts working in less than 15 minutes. It works hardest in about 1 hour and stays in the blood from 3 to 4 hours. -
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Gary Scheiner , Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism, answeredSee All 2 AnswersRegular or "R" insulin is an older form of mealtime insulin. It does not work as quickly as the rapid-acting insulin analogs (lispro, aspart, glulisine) that are commonly used today. Hence, blood sugar levels tend to spike quite high and then drop quickly a few hours later.
Of note, certain brands of Regular insulin (Humulin R, Novolin R) are structurally identical to human insulin and are less likely to cause allergic responses at the injection site compared to rapid-acting insulin analogs. Regular insulin is sometimes also used by those with impaired digestion (gastroparesis) to provide a better match of the insulin's peak to food's digestion.
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American Diabetes Association answeredLong-acting insulin for diabetes is usually taken once a day in the morning or at bedtime. Long-acting insulins can help keep your insulin and blood glucose levels steady throughout the day and night. Long-acting insulin starts working several hours after your shot. It stays in your blood for 20 to 24 hours.
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Intermountain Healthcare answeredInsulin syringes come in several sizes. When buying syringes, keep these things in mind:- Needle gauge: The gauge of the needle means its width, or thickness. Insulin syringes range from 28 gauge to 31 gauge, and the larger the number the smaller the gauge. (An Ultra-Fine II brand needle is the smallest, and the Ultra-Fine is the next size up.) Smaller, thinner children may do well with the smaller gauge needle. Some older and larger children may prefer the larger needle.
- Needle length. Common needle lengths are 12.7 mm (1/2") and 8 mm (5/16"). The 8-mm needle is called "short" and is the length that most people prefer.
- Barrel size: The barrel size determines how much insulin the syringe can hold. Buy a barrel size that best matches your standard insulin dosage. For example, a 3/10-cc syringe is best for 30 units or less, 1/2-cc syringe is best for 30 to 50 units, and a 1-cc syringe is best for injections of 50 to 100 units. To make sure you have the size you need, always check the box before you leave the pharmacy. When you draw up insulin, look closely at the markings on the barrel, especially whenever you change syringe sizes. The markings will be different, and you need to make sure you're drawing up the right dose.
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Intermountain Registered Dietitians , Nutrition & Dietetics, answered on behalf of Intermountain HealthcareImproperly stored or handled insulin is:- insulin that has been shaken vigorously or has a lot of bubbles in it
- insulin that has been frozen
- insulin that has been heated (warmer than 86°F)
- clear insulin that looks cloudy
- colored insulin
- insulin with solid stuff sitting on the bottom of the vial or floating around after you've rolled it
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American Diabetes Association answeredSee All 2 AnswersCollect used insulin needles in an old milk jug or liquid laundry detergent bottle until you can dispose of them safely. You can also look for a clipper that snips the needle off so you can safely throw the rest of the syringe away.
Check your county's hazardous waste policy for the proper way of disposing used needles.