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Intensive insulin therapy: Tight blood sugar control

What are the benefits of intensive insulin therapy? What are the risks of intensive insulin therapy? Content What is intensive insulin therapy? Setting a blood sugar goal What are the benefits of aiming for a lower blood sugar? What's the commitment? Are there risks to keeping my blood sugar levels lower? Is intensive insulin therapy right for you?

What are the benefits of intensive insulin therapy?

Intensive insulin therapy can prevent or slow the progression of long-term diabetes complications.

Several studies indicate that intensive insulin therapy can:

  • Reduce the risk of eye damage by more than 75 percent
  • Reduce the risk of nerve damage by 60 percent
  • Prevent or slow the progression of kidney disease by 50 percent

And there's more good news. Intensive insulin therapy can boost your energy and help you feel better in general.

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