Insulin for people with diabetes– 101
What type of insulin do I need?
You should opt for liquid insulins as insulin in pills may be broken down by ingestion. These come in either fast-acting insulins (which works within 15 minutes and lasts to 3 hours) to long-acting ones, which usually lasts a day.
How much does it costs?
Prices vary for different insulins. If you can’t afford injections, ask your doctor for assistance.
How often do I have to inject the insulin?
Inject only once a day for starters, but this varies depending on your healthcare regimen, such as exercise routine, diet and other treatmens. Injections needed can go up to 3 to 4 shots a day.
Other options to insulin injections.
If you are afraid of the needle, fret not, there are other alternatives:
- Insulin pens, which is less painful than syringes.
- External insulin pumps to wear on your belt or carry in your pocket.
- Insulin ports
- Insulin jet injectors
The types of insulin reactions:
- Paleness
- Sweating
- Twitching
- Confusion
- Fatigue and frequent yawning
- Loss of consciousness
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