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The different types of insulin and how to use them for diabetes treatment – Business Insider Australia
Insulin is a naturally-occurring hormone that helps the body regulate blood sugar, or blood glucose.
- The major types of insulin include short-acting, rapid-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, ultra-long-acting, and inhaled.
- About 24% of people with diabetes use insulin, and they usually need a combination of short-acting and long-acting to regulate blood sugar levels.
- This article was reviewed by Jason R. McKnight, MD, MS, a family-medicine physician and clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine.
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