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What you need to know about insulin

Insulin basics you need to know
Understanding insulin is often the first step to better understanding a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Learn, step-by-step, about the basics of insulin and the types of therapies that are available today.
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      Written by Jameson Kowalczyk. Medically reviewed in December 2024 by Ann Wendling, MD, MPH.

      Updated on October 23, 2024.

      Understanding insulin is often the first step to better understanding a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Watch this video to learn, step by step, about the basics of insulin and the types of therapies that are available today.

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