Diabetes

The different types of insulin
Type 1 diabetics require insulin therapy to maintain normal glucose and lipid metabolism. Learn more about the different types of insulin.

Insulin devices
Insulin is usually administered beneath the skin ("subcutaneously"), using an insulin pen, which may be disposable or reusable.

Type 1 diabetes: diet and lifestyle
All type 1 diabetics need to see a dietician so that correct and healthy eating patterns can be implemented.

Different insulin regimens
In type 1 diabetics, the aim is to mimic normal insulin secretion, which is best done by the so-called "basal bolus regimen".

Controlling type 1 diabetes
Ideally, type 1 diabetics should maintain their levels of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) at a value of less than 6.5.

Pancreatic islet transplantation
The rationale behind pancreatic islet transplantation is the provision of islet cells that produce insulin and which can sense blood-glucose levels.