Once diagnosed as type 1 diabetes or even though a type 2 diabetes but doctor advised to take insulin shots, then you have to know this information for effective treatment.
Information’s on Insulin treatment
- What is insulin - hormone a protein maintains our blood-glucose level.
- Insulin types - There are many types of insulin available, talk with your health care provider and choose the best one suitable for your body condition.
- Insulin analog commonly available is in the table below. Mostly, you need to use more than one kind to suit your individual requirement.
- Insulin shot regimen - number of insulin shots per day at a particular time; your doctor will guide you in this regard.
- Insulin storage and handling - you should know, how to store and handle insulin safely for effective treatment.
- Ways to take insulin - We have to inject insulin into the muscle layer of the skin; this needs a syringe or other easy injecting devices of your choice. Talk with a diabetes educator for your best choice.
- Insulin therapy - Now start your therapy individually designed as per you needs.
- Tips to help yourself for effective insulin therapy – based on experience the diabetic educators designed simple tips for proper treatment, follow these tips for your wellbeing.