Type 1 Medications

With this type of diabetes, insulin treatment is always needed.
Different types of diabetes can be managed in different ways. This section discusses treatments for Type 1 Diabetes. If you are not familiar with the types of diabetes, it will be helpful to view Types of Diabetes
Medicines and Pandemic

Medicines and Pandemic

Managing diabetes during a pandemic presents unique challenges for patients. With so many changes to normal routines, it is important to identify a plan to maintain access to medications and devices for optimal control of diabetes. The keys to succeed during this time...

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Insulin Treatment in Type 1 Diabetes

Insulin Treatment in Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes completely damages the pancreas, an organ responsible for making insulin. For that reason, persons with type 1 diabetes cannot produce any insulin on their own. Every patient with type 1 diabetes depends on injections of insulin so that...

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Basal Insulins (Intermediate and Long-Acting)

Basal Insulins (Intermediate and Long-Acting)

Who?Intermediate- and long-acting (basal) insulins are recommended for patients with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes. They may also be used in other types of diabetes (i.e. steroid-induced).Persons with type 1 diabetes generally use...

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Bolus Insulins (Short-Acting and Rapid-Acting)

Bolus Insulins (Short-Acting and Rapid-Acting)

Who? Short-acting (Regular) and rapid-acting insulins (Aspart, Lispro, Glulisine) are recommended for patients with type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes. They may also be used in other types of diabetes. Persons with type 1 diabetes often use insulin regular or...

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