Let’s dive a little deeper.

1. Insulin Therapy: For individuals whose bodies don’t produce enough insulin (Type 1 Diabetes) or don’t use insulin effectively (Type 2 Diabetes), insulin therapy is required. This involves injecting insulin via syringes, pre-filled pens, or insulin pumps. The most common sites of injection are the fatty tissues of the abdomen, upper arms or thighs.

2. Types of Insulin:

– Rapid-Acting Insulin: This starts working within 15 minutes after injection and its effects last around 3-4 hours.

– Short-Acting Insulin: It begins to work within 30 minutes after injection and lasts 6-8 hours.

– Intermediate-Acting Insulin: This type reaches the bloodstream 2-4 hours after injection and is effective for about 12-18 hours.

– Long-Acting Insulin: It takes 6-10 hours to start working but its effects tend to last 20-24 hours.

– Pre-mixed Insulin: This is a combination of 2 different types of insulin – one that controls blood sugar at meals, and another that controls blood sugar between meals.

3. Monitoring of Blood Sugar: It’s important to regularly check your blood sugar levels as your insulin dosage will depend on these levels. Make sure you record the results each time to help your doctor get an accurate picture of your blood sugar control.

Please check with your doctor to understand which insulin type suits you the best, and how often you should be injecting it. Always remember to never share insulin pens or needles, and to store your insulin correctly. Adjustments in insulin should always be made under professional