I am 27 years old and have had Type 1 diabetes for one year. Now, I need to take insulin. What is the regimen for insulin injections in Type 1 diabetes?
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A person who has Type 1 diabetes may be prescribed one or more types of insulin. There are multiple types of insulin available, which includes:
Rapid-acting insulin: This type of insulin starts working within 15 minutes after injection. Insulin Lispro, Aspart and Glulisine are examples of rapid-acting insulin.
Short-acting insulin: This insulin shows its action roughly 30 minutes after injection. Humulin R is an example of short-acting insulin.
Intermediate-acting insulin: This type of insulin starts action after 1 to 3 hours and lasts for 12 to 24 hours. An example of intermediate-acting insulin is Humulin N.
Long and ultra-long acting insulin: This type of insulin may provide a basal cover for as long as 15 to 40 hours.
Examples; Insulin Glargine, Insulin Detemir and Degludec.
You can consult your doctor to chart out the best-personalised plan for managing your diabetes. Usually, doctors may prescribe a combination of long or ultra-long and rapid or short-acting insulin.
It is essential to stick to the dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor. Also, it is essential to follow a diet and exercise plan for better benefits of the therapy.
There are several options for insulin delivery:
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