2007-03-04 08:22:02 · 12 answers · asked by icmylan 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
#1- All insulin is injected.
#2- No one here can prescribe for you.You can educate yourself about all the different options and be ready to discuss those options with your endocrinologist.
Usually "Diabetes Forecast " does a good comparison at least once a year.It is available through the American diabetes ***.
Good luck.
2007-03-04 10:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by Cammie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 19:37:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 21:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by Malik 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually Type 2's are started on 1 injection daily of long acting (basal) insulin. Lantus and Levemir are the preferred choice, since they have no pronounced peak. NPH is used less often now, since it can lead to weight gain due to the needing of snacks to cover peaks.
If needed, fast acting insulin called Novolog or Humalog is used before meals and to correct high blood sugars. Sometimes the "old" fast acting insulin called Regular is used in some Type 2's because it lasts longer, giving those with insulin resistance more coverage after meals.
Your doctor must prescribe the type of insulin that is best for you. Everyone is different. Your doctor will need to determine your dosing. Please do not consider using insulin without your doctor's guidance.
Many doctors also get samples of the newer insulin, like Lantus. They may be able to give you a sample bottle to try, to see if it is a good choice for you.
2007-03-04 09:13:18 · answer #4 · answered by reginachick22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All insulin must be injected. The doctor has to choose the type based on a number of factors related to the individual.
From my 25+ years experience as a Registered Nurse, I would use Lantus if I had the choice. It acts for 24 hours, so you don't have so many shots.
See what the MD says.
2007-03-04 10:15:12 · answer #5 · answered by diannegoodwin@sbcglobal.net 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The brand is not so important as the type. I used Eli Lilly and Novalin and couldn't tell a difference.
There are many types of insulin. All are injected. ONLY your MD can give you the right combo of types (long and short acting, slow or fast peak effect). Heck, she might not want to even use insulin at first... there are many oral drugs that help control blood sugar... ONLY he/she can decide the right combo of oral/insulin for you...
I used Lantus and Humalog along with Glyburide and Avandia (which i still use today) and that worked great... but that was ME not YOU... Over the years I used many different combos of oral and/or insulin... even for one person it changes often... talk to your MD...
2007-03-04 13:19:25 · answer #6 · answered by RNcalledEd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This would be the same type of insulin that type 1s use then. I use Lantus for long acting and Exubera (inhaled) for the short acting insulin. Suggest that you talk to a doctor and not a question board prior to doing any changing.
Good luck.
2007-03-04 13:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Types of insulin include:
quick-acting insulins, such as Humalog, Novalog, or Regular
and
longer-lasting insulins include NPH and Lantus
Which is appropriate for you should be determined by your doctor or endocrinologist. Hope this helps!
2007-03-04 08:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by mulder915 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only your doctor knows best!
I use Novilin N and R, I inject twice a day and I also take a glucophage pill.
2007-03-04 15:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by spencerluck2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should tell you that.
Short acting= Humalog.
Long acting= Lantus or Novalog.
2007-03-04 10:57:48 · answer #10 · answered by heathermagoo13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋