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Can we give insulin once a week for type 1 diabetes?

Can we give insulin once a week for type 1 diabetes?

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Can we give insulin once a week for type 1 diabetes?

There are currently no once weekly insulin options available

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do different types of insulin work?

Insulin is grouped according to how long it works in the body. Rapid or short acting insulin helps reduce blood glucose levels at meal times and intermediate or long-acting insulin helps with managing the body's general needs. Both help manage blood glucose levels.

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How do I measure insulin levels at home?

Insert a test strip in a meter. Prick your finger tip with a needle or lancet and accurately measure your blood sugar levels at home.

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Can we give insulin once a week for type 1 diabetes?

There are currently no once weekly insulin options available

Last updated on 12 Dec 2024

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How do you know if your pancreas is making insulin?

C peptide level is based on blood sugar level. C peptide is a sign that your body is producing insulin. A low level (or no C-peptide) indicates that your pancreas is producing little or no insulin.

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What is the process of converting C-peptide to insulin?

Proinsulin is converted into insulin in the pancreas before it is released into the bloodstream. The C peptide that is removed

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