Not everyone with type 2 diabetes has to take insulin. But if you do, you and your doctor will decide the best schedule and insulin dose for you. You may also need to figure out some dosages on your ...

Afrezza (insulin human) is a brand-name inhaled insulin prescribed to manage blood sugar in adults with diabetes. It comes as a powder that you typically take at mealtimes. The dosage can vary based ...

If you have diabetes, your doctor may suggest Toujeo (insulin glargine) as a treatment option. This article describes the dosages of Toujeo, as well as its form, strength, and how to take it. It’s ...

If you’re on insulin to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s critical to know exactly how to use it. “Insulin can be a very dangerous drug if used improperly,” says Stanley Mathew, MD, an ...

ORLANDO -- Most adults with type 1 diabetes switching from an insulin pump or multiple daily injections to inhaled insulin (Afrezza) needed to increase their dose of the inhaled product to achieve ...

For people with diabetes who inject insulin, the syringe and needle size can make a big difference in comfort and staying on track with steady blood sugar levels. According to a 2024 statistics report ...

Millions of patients rely on insulin. But with new drugs, some have been able to lower their doses or stop taking it altogether. By Dani Blum For over 20 years, Betsy Chadwell carried her insulin pens ...

The Bigfoot Unity System uses iCGM data from Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre 2 system and consists of smart pen caps for rapid- and long-acting insulin, as well as a mobile app. The Food and Drug ...

Dr. Yuanjie Mao has led a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Oncology looking at the correlation between daily insulin dose and cancer incidence (the number of ...

Hospitalized patients with complex dietary restrictions often develop hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar. This occurs in roughly one-quarter to one-half of these patients, leading to serious ...