Is intensive insulin therapy right for you?

Intensive insulin therapy is recommended for most people who have type 1 diabetes and for some people who have type 2 diabetes — but it isn't right for everyone.

Intensive insulin therapy may not be for you if:

• You struggle with frequent or severe bouts of low blood sugar
• You don't feel the effects of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia unawareness)
• You are an older adult
• You have memory troubles
• You have long-standing type 2 diabetes
• You have heart disease, blood vessel disease or severe diabetes complications
• You aren't willing or able to monitor blood sugars and inject insulin several times a day

You and your health care team can weigh the potential risks and benefits of intensive insulin therapy to decide if it's right for you.