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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?
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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?
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If you have type 1 diabetes — and in some cases if you have type 2 diabetes — intensive insulin therapy may improve your long-term health.
Insulin therapy can take some work, but the benefits are real. Work with your health care team to learn if intensive insulin therapy might be the best approach for you.