Insulin
The goal of insulin therapy is to mimic the
insulin secretion pattern that is seen in people without
diabetes through the use of injections or an insulin pump.
Normally there are two patterns of insulin
release:
-
Basal insulin, or background
insulin, which is continuously released from the
beta cells and regulates the glucose production
from the liver.
-
Bolus insulin, which is insulin
released in response to food and controls the
glucose changes after meals
There are two types of insulin available for
treating people with diabetes:
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