Insulin
The goal of insulin
therapy is to mimic the insulin secretion pattern that is seen in people without diabetes through the use of
injections or an insulin pump. Normally there are two patterns of insulin release:
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Basal insulin, or background insulin, which is continuously
released from the beta cells and regulates the glucose production from the
liver.
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Bolus insulin, which is insulin released in response to
food and controls the glucose changes after meals
There are two types of insulin available for treating people with
diabetes:
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