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What are the different types of insulin, and how can I take it?

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What are the different types of insulin?


Types of Insulin and How They Work

Different Types of Insulin and their effects on your body

Your doctor might also recommend premixed insulin, which is a mix of two types of insulin. Keep in mind that some types of insulin cost more than others.

What are the different ways to take insulin?

The way you take insulin may depend on multifarious aspects of your life such as lifestyle, insurance, plan and preferences. You may decide that needles are not for you and prefer a different method. Most people with diabetes use a needle, syringe, pen or insulin pump. Inhalers, injection ports, and jet injectors are less common.

1. Needle and Syringe

You would draw up your dose of insulin from the vial into the syringe. Insulin works fastest when you inject it in your belly, but you should alternate your spots. Other injection spots include your thigh, buttocks or upper arm.

insulin injections or syringes for diabetes

2. Pen

insulin pen injection for diabetes the spike app

3. Pump

insulin pump to be used with the Spike App

4. Inhaler


insulin inhaler the spike app

5. Injection Port

An injection port has a short tube that you insert into the tissue beneath your skin where an adhesive patch holds the port in place. You inject insulin through the port with a needle and syringe or an insulin pen. The port stays in place for 2-3 days. With an injection port, you no longer puncture your skin for each shot; only when you apply a new port.

insulin port for insulin injections the spike app

6. Jet Injector


jet injector for insulin the spike app

The injection of insulin is essential for management of patients with type 1 diabetes and may be needed by patients with type 2 diabetes. The Spike App can help you better manage your diabetes by jumping in with reminders about insulin and food!

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