The advent of long-acting basal insulin weekly formulations represents a landmark milestone. While ensuring hypoglycemic efficacy and safety, it significantly reduces the injection burden, providing more treatment options for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).At present, icodec insulin, the world’s first insulin weekly formulation, has been included in China’s medical insurance catalogue, and an increasing […]
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Timing Matters for Injections of Different Types of Insulin
Different types of insulin vary in onset and duration of action. For people with diabetes, it is essential to know which type they are using and follow the correct injection timing to achieve good glycemic control.Injection Timing of Insulin Types of Insulin
11 Common Myths About Insulin
When people hear the word “insulin,” what often comes to mind are large needles and hypoglycemia in people who use insulin.Many view insulin as a difficult, painful, or potentially frightening medical treatment.The key point is: before choosing this life-saving therapy, people with type 2 diabetes must understand the basic facts to make informed decisions.Fox News […]
New Insulin Pumps and Hybrid Closed-Loop Systems: Toward “Automated Glycemic Control”
Recently, a review article by the team led by Professors Guo Lixin and Pan Qi from Beijing Hospital was published in the journal Aging Med (Milton), interpreting the Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diabetes in the Elderly (2024 Edition). The review focuses on the principles, clinical benefits, and application challenges of relevant […]
How Do People with Diabetes Bring Insulin on a Plane?
How should you carry insulin when flying? Many people with diabetes can immediately answer: Carry it with you; do not put it in the cargo hold, because the temperature in the cargo hold is around 0°C, which can cause insulin to lose effectiveness. This is the standard answer widely shared on websites, newspapers, and magazines.However, […]
What to Do If a Lump Develops at Insulin Injection Sites?
If you find a lump in the injection area, take action immediately:
Common Misconceptions in Choosing Insulin Injection Sites
Common misconceptions among patients with diabetes regarding insulin injection site selection include:
Recommendations for Scientific Rotation of Insulin Injection Sites
Rotation of insulin injection sites should not be random; it requires a strategic, systematic rotation plan. Major rotation technique:Think of the four areas as four “regions”. Use one region as the main injection site each week. This allows each large area sufficient time to recover, effectively preventing lipohypertrophy and other complications.
Risks of Injecting Insulin Only in One Site
What happens to subcutaneous tissue over time if you repeatedly inject insulin in the same spot every day? When such problems occur, some patients with diabetes develop psychological stress and anxiety, worrying about worsening disease or impaired appearance, and begin to resist insulin therapy. This is very harmful to long‑term blood glucose management.In such cases, […]