It's Not Uncommon To Need to Take Insulin if You Have Type 2 Diabetes

Many people are under the false impression that if they need to take insulin that "they've failed their diabetes." This is not true. Diabetes is a progressive disease, as time goes on the pancreas can get tired and the body may need insulin from another source. Today people can take insulin via, pen, syringe, pump and even non-injectable techniques. There are many different types of insulin too. Some people need insulin for meal-time, where others need a small amount of insulin to help to lower their blood sugars throughout the day. If you are someone who may need insulin, learn more about it here...

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us It's Not Uncommon To Need to Take Insulin if You Have Type 2 Diabetes Many people are under the false impression that if they need to take insulin that "they've failed their diabetes." This is not true. Diabetes is a progressive disease, as time goes on the pancreas can get tired and the body may need insulin from another source. Today people can take insulin via, pen, syringe, pump and even non-injectable techniques. There are many different types of insulin too. Some people need insulin for meal-time, where others need a small amount of insulin to help to lower their blood sugars throughout the day. If you are someone who may need insulin, learn more about it here... Barbie Cervoni, RD, CDE Type 2 Diabetes Expert Mealtime Insulin and Type 2 Diabetes Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas to help take sugar from your blood stream to your cells to use for energy. People with Type 2 diabetes make insulin but sometimes not enough to lower sugars, and usually their bodies don't respond well to the insulin they make. If you've had diabetes for a long time... READ NOW Afreeza-Inhaled Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes and are tired of taking multiple daily insulin injections, you'll be happy to hear that the Food and Drug Administration has just approved a new inhaled insulin, Afreeza. Afreeza is a powdered fast-acting insulin, created to help reduce meal-time blood sugars. It is unclear... READ NOW What Is the V-Go Insulin Patch Pump The V-Go from Valeritas is a new type wearable disposable insulin delivery device for Type 2 diabetes. The old school of thought is that insulin delivery systems such as pumps and pens were meant for people with Type 1 diabetes only. While people with Type 2 diabetes do make insulin, eventually some people with Type 2 diabetes require insulin to achieve the best possible blood sugar control. Starting insulin doesn't mean that you are failing in managing your diabetes... READ NOW Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Pumps Typically, patients with Type 1 diabetes use insulin pumps. But, there are some instances in which a pump is an option for someone with Type 2 diabetes as well. Research suggests that insulin pumps are useful for Type 2 diabetes patients with severe insulin resistance and poor glycemic control despite sufficient insulin titration and adherence to recommendations on diet and exercise... READ NOW Featured Articles • 7 Drinks That Can Ruin Your Diet • Top 5 Sources of Added Sugar That Will Ruin Your Diet • What Medications Work for PTSD? • What to Eat During Long Runs • Why It's So Hard to Lose Weight With PCOS • Does Alcohol Cancel the Benefits of Your Workout? • The Sugar You're Eating Without Even Knowing It • 15 Foods That Are Surprisingly High in Sodium Advertisement About Type 2 Diabetes  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Type 2 Diabetes newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.