Self-mixing insulin requires a person to inject themselves with two types of insulin in one injection. A person can mix and inject insulin using a syringe. Insulin is a hormone that people use to ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Jay H. Shubrook, DO: Hi. I'm Jay Shubrook, a professor of primary care at Touro University California in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and a ...

Not everyone with type 2 diabetes has to take insulin. But if you do, you and your doctor will decide the best schedule and insulin dose for you. You may also need to figure out some dosages on your ...

Incorporating insulin into your daily life can take some getting used to. From packing your on-the-go bag to prepping your syringe or insulin pen, here are tips to get you started. Insulin may be one ...

By Shreoshree Chakrabarty: For individuals managing diabetes, insulin must be administered into the subcutaneous tissue—the layer of fat located between the skin and muscle. This tissue, also called ...

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Toujeo is an injectable insulin medication for the treatment of diabetes (type 1 or type 2) in people who are 6 years old and older. It is a long-acting form of insulin, which allows it to last for a ...

Millions of patients rely on insulin. But with new drugs, some have been able to lower their doses or stop taking it altogether. By Dani Blum For over 20 years, Betsy Chadwell carried her insulin pens ...

People with diabetes have more than a few hassles, particularly at meals. They not only have to measure their blood glucose levels and inject the right amount of insulin, but carry all the relevant ...

For people with diabetes who inject insulin, the syringe and needle size can make a big difference in comfort and staying on track with steady blood sugar levels. According to a 2024 statistics report ...

For some diabetics, keeping blood sugar at the right level means several injections a day, every day. Injecting insulin is no fun, but for type 1 diabetics, it's the difference between life and death.