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Intensive Insulin TherapyThe Goal of Intensive Insulin TherapyThe goal of intensive insulin therapy is to mimic the natural pattern of insulin release from the pancreas so that your blood sugar levels can be kept close to normal. In a person who doesn't have diabetes, the liver releases a constant flow of sugar into the blood. This helps keep the body's cells functioning 24 hours a day. The pancreas responds by releasing a steady amount of insulin (basal) into the bloodstream day and night. After meals, a sudden burst of insulin (bolus) is released—enough to cover the sugar produced when the food you eat is digested.Click on the links below to learn more about intensive insulin therapy.
You may have thought that intensive insulin therapy means simply taking more insulin. This is not always the case. In fact, you may not need to increase the total amount of insulin you take. With intensive insulin therapy, you change how you take insulin to maintain good blood sugar control. Using intensive insulin therapy means planning your insulin therapy to manage your blood sugar throughout the day and night. Your insulin plan will include:
Insulin formulationsUsing intensive insulin therapy usually means having an insulin plan that includes taking a long-acting insulin with a rapid-acting insulin analog such as NovoLog®, 3 or more times a day.Rapid-acting insulin analogs are designed to mimic the body's natural insulin release after eating. This bolus insulin acts quickly to handle your increase in blood sugar after eating. You can take your insulin and eat within 5 to 10 minutes. Rapid-acting insulin analogs offer a flexible dosing schedule. You and your doctor can adjust your insulin to your eating and exercise habits. You and your doctor can also adjust your dose for high or low blood glucose levels. Long-acting human insulin formulations provide basal insulin to help manage your blood sugar levels between meals. Back to Top What does intensive insulin therapy require?You need to be able to do certain things, including:
Back to Top Is intensive insulin therapy right for you?Discuss these questions with your doctor or diabetes care team. Their understanding and support can help you start and stay with your plan.
We hope you've found this overview of intensive insulin therapy helpful. For more information on intensive insulin therapy, talk with your diabetes care team. Together, you can decide if intensive insulin therapy is right for you. For more information on living with diabetes, visit the helpful resources page. Back to Top
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