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  • When should regular insulin be administered

    • Regular insulin route of administration!

    4 Ways to Take Insulin

    Terms to know

    Bolus insulin

    Short- or rapid-acting insulin taken at or before mealtimes to control blood sugar levels.

    Basal insulin (background insulin)

    Intermediate- or long-acting insulin taken to keep blood sugar levels steady between meals and overnight.

    Basal-bolus regimen

    Rapid-acting insulin taken at mealtimes and long-acting insulin taken once or twice a day.

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    • Syringe

    Syringes deliver insulin through a needle. Your doctor will tell you how much insulin you need per dose. Smaller-capacity syringes are easier to use and more accurate.

    If your largest dose is close to the syringe's maximum capacity, buy the next size up in case your dosage changes.

    If you need doses in half units, choose a syringe with half-unit markings.

    Pros and cons

    • Injections using a syringe require less training than a pump.
    • Injections may cost less than a pump.
    • Syringes are less discreet than insulin pens and insulin pumps.

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    Insulin pen

    Some insulin pens use cartridges that are inserted into the pen. Others are pre-filled and discarded after all the ins

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