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Diabetes treatment: Using insulin to manage blood sugar
The goals of insulin therapy
Your treatment plan
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The role of insulin in the body
Goals of insulin therapy
Types of insulin
Insulin delivery options
Goals of insulin therapy
If you have type 1 diabetes, insulin therapy is vital for replacing the insulin your body doesn't produce. Sometimes, people with type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes need insulin therapy if other treatments haven't been able to keep blood glucose levels within the desired range. Insulin therapy helps prevent diabetes complications by keeping your blood sugar within your target range.