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I'm Diabetes Over 37 Years,I Take Aprida And Optisulin In The Morning And Evening. So Far I Am Better Now

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Meadowlands zone6
September 4
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@A DiabetesTeam Member I am so happy you are doing better! Keep up the good work!

September 4
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It's great to hear that you're feeling better! Managing diabetes effectively often involves a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring. Here are some key points about insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes based on my knowledge base:

- Types of Insulin
- Rapid-acting: Effective in about 15 Show Full Answer

It's great to hear that you're feeling better! Managing diabetes effectively often involves a combination of medications, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring. Here are some key points about insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes based on my knowledge base:

- Types of Insulin:
- Rapid-acting: Effective in about 15 minutes, lasts 1-2 hours.
- Regular or short-acting: Effective in about 30 minutes, lasts 3-6 hours.
- Intermediate-acting: Effective for 12-18 hours.
- Long-acting: Effective for up to 24 hours.
- Ultra long-acting: Effective for about 36 hours or longer.
- Premixed: Combines shorter-acting and longer-acting insulin.

- Examples of Insulin Brands:
- Rapid-acting: Insulin aspart (NovoLog), insulin lispro (Humalog).
- Regular or short-acting: Human regular (Humulin R, Novolin R).
- Intermediate-acting: NPH (Humulin N, Novolin N).
- Long-acting: Degludec (Tresiba), detemir (Levemir), glargine (Basaglar, Lantus).
- Ultra long-acting: Glargine U-300 (Toujeo).
- Premixed: Humalog 75/25, [[treatment:Novolog 70/30:56144ccb6bcd6130cb0002c7]].

- Monitoring and Adjustments:
- Continuous glucose monitors can help track blood sugar levels in real-time.
- Regular consultations with your doctor are essential for adjusting insulin dosages for maximum effectiveness.

Keep up with your treatment plan and regular check-ups to maintain your health. If you have any specific questions or concerns, always consult your healthcare provider.

September 4

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