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Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Options

"Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Options." //The Hormone Foundation//. Matrix Group International, Inc., 2010. Web. 20 Aug. 2010. [].


 * ** “If you take insulin for type 1 diabetes, you should: **Take your insulin daily, as directed. Take your insulin even if you do not feel well or are sick. Pg. 1
 *  “Discuss the time you eat and the amount of food you eat with your physician and dietitian so that your insulin regimen can be adjusted appropriately.” Pg. 1
 *  “Eat regularly scheduled meals. Never skip meals, especially if you have taken an insulin injection, because your blood sugar may drop too low.” Page 1
 *  “Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly, as your doctor recommends.” Page 1
 *  “Use your own needles at all times. Sharing needless can put you at risk for other diseases such as hepatitis C and HIV.” Page 1
 *  “Travel with your own needles and insulin.” Page 1
 *  “Keep extra insulin in your refrigerator in case you break the bottle you are using.” Page 1
 *  “Keep your insulin out of bright light, the freezer, and very hot places.” Page 1
 * // “Mealtime (or “bolus”) insulin // . Bolus insulin is given before meals to control the rise of blood glucose levels after eating. It is usually used in combination with basal insulin.” Page 1
 * // “Basal insulin // . Basal insulin controls blood sugar levels between meals and throughout the night. It is usually given once or twice daily and can be used alone or in combination with oral medications or bolus insulin.” Page 1
 * // “Pre-mixed insulin. // A pre-mixed combination of bolus and intermediate-acting insulin controls blood sugar levels after and between meals. It is usually given twice daily before breakfast and dinner. Pre-mixed insulin can start to work as quickly as 15 minutes or may take 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the type of bolus insulin in the mixture. It works for 10 to 16 hours and can be used alone or with oral medications.” Page 1
 * “The type of insulin your doctor prescribes will depend on which type of diabetes you have, your lifestyle (e.g., foods you eat, how much you exercise), your age, your body’s response to insulin, and how often you are able or willing to check your blood sugar and to give yourself injections.” Page 1
 *  ”Most people with type 2 diabetes can be treated with diet and exercise and oral antidiabetic agents. Some people may need insulin injections one or more times each day to control their diabetes. If you take oral agents or insulin for diabetes, you should: Page 1
 *  “know how often to take your medication and stick to the schedule, remember that your medication may not lower blood sugar if you do not eat correctly or do not do regular exercise.” Page 1
 *  “Know that you may need to start using insulin if your other medication does not lower your blood sugar sufficiently.” Page 1
 *  “Try to lose some weight if you are overweight. Even a small amount of weight loss can help to lower your blood sugar. You may even be able to stop taking medication if you lose weight.” Page 1