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Insulin and other medications
- Short-acting (regular) insulin.
- Rapid-acting insulin.
- Intermediate-acting (NPH) insulin.
- Long-acting insulin.
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Which medication is first line treatment for type 1 diabetes?
Insulin injected subcutaneously is the first-line treatment of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM). The different types of insulin vary with respect to onset and duration of action. Short-, intermediate-, and long-acting insulins are available.
What new treatments are available for type 1 diabetes?
This is what new treatments – called immunotherapies – will be able to do, by reprogramming the immune system so that it no longer destroys beta cells. In the future, they could stop type 1 diabetes in its tracks or prevent the condition entirely.
Can type 1 diabetes be treated?
There isn't a cure yet for type 1 diabetes, but it's very treatable. You may have found out you have type 1 diabetes from a routine blood test. Or you may have had sudden and severe symptoms that led to a trip to the doctor or even the emergency room.
What is the best insulin for type 1 diabetes?
RAPID-ACTING INSULIN: INSULIN LISPRO The quick action of insulin lispro makes it the ideal insulin for maintaining blood glucose levels below 180 mg per dL (10 mmol per L) for two hours after a meal, particularly when the meal contains foods that are relatively high in carbohydrates and low in fat.