Types of insulin include rapid-, regular-, intermediate-, and long-acting, based on how long they take to start working. You may take a combination of these when managing type 2 diabetes.

Regular insulin is the only type of insulin that also comes in concentrations five times higher than standard doses, so it’s occasionally used by people who are very insulin resistant.

Regular insulin is the only type of insulin that also comes in concentrations five times higher than standard doses, so it’s occasionally used by people who are very insulin resistant.

Insulin regular is commonly used to help lower blood sugar levels in people with either type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes. Insulin regular may also be used for other conditions as determined by ...

NPH insulin, a man-made, intermediate-acting insulin, is injected into the body for the treatment of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. This insulin acts slowly to lower blood sugar levels in people with ...

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes both relate to the body’s use of insulin but have different causes and treatments. Find out about the differences and similarities here.