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Type 2 Diabetes
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Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes
You may need insulin to help control your blood sugar with type 2 diabetes. Learn about the different kinds, how they are used, and potential side effects.
How Insulin Works in the Body
Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD
Insulin Injection Sites: All You Need to Know
Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD
How Do Different Types of Insulin Work?
By Debra Manzella, RN
Overview of the Different Types of Insulin
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Levemir: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
V-Go Insulin Delivery Device: Use, Dosage, Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
Toujeo: Uses, Side Effects, Dosages, Precautions
Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD
How to Give an Insulin Injection
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
How to Store and Use Insulin Safely
Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD
How the Size of Pen Needles May Affect Diabetes Control
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD