What is insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes?

Dr. Daniel R. Spogen, MD on behalf of Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

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Insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes involves injecting (usually with a very small needle just under the skin) either a harvested or manufactured insulin hormone which is responsible for assisting the body to uptake and utilize sugar from the blood. Typically insulin therapy for people with type 2 diabetes is reserved for those who are not able to control their blood sugar with other types of medications.

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Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

There is no known cure for type 2 diabetes. However, if you manage your condition effectively, you can expect a long, healthy life. Type 2 diabetes is treated with a combination of diet, exercise, and regular blood glucose, or blood sugar, testing.

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