Many people with type 2 diabetes have to take insulin to control blood glucose levels. There are various types and brands of insulin to meet different needs. Synthetic human insulins produced by recombinant technology are most commonly used today. Human insulins generally have a more rapid onset and shorter duration of activity than pork-derived insulins. For further details on 24 hour insulin, read What Causes Diabeties?
Two 24 hour insulin types which are long acting are- ultralente insulin which prolongs the entry of insulin into the blood for four to six hours and remains active for 28 hours and ultra-long-acting glargine which is injected once a day. Its activity begins in just over an hour and is sustained at a relatively constant rate for 24 hours, without any peaks.
Diabetes has warning signs that are often overlooked. They include the following: Frequent urination (in large quantities) Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Peak is the point at which the insulin is most effective in reducing blood sugar levels and duration explains how long it will continue to work.
Fatigue (weak and tired)
Among the manufactured insulin types, there is synthetic human insulin made from recombinant technology. This is produced by inserting portions of DNA into lab-cultivated yeasts and bacteria. Recombinant insulin tends to act more quickly to reduce blood sugar levels, but with shorter duration than animal derived insulin. Over the past twenty years, synthetic has been replacing pork or beef derived insulin.
Unfortunately, once damage occurs to the pancreas or cells that produce insulin the implications are serious. Type I diabetes is irreversible. Once it is diagnosed, alternative methods to convert glucose into usable energy must be incorporated. Due to the nature of Type I, insulin is the only alternative.
Once acquired, Type I is life altering. There are many complications that can accompany diabetes if not cared for properly. These can include kidney disease, heart disease, skin and eye complications. Difficulty healing can occur.
So, what is to be done? Nothing precisely can cure this problem. But something that can not be cured must be endured. If you take proper diet, and exercise regularly, you can still live happily, even in the company of diabetes.
There is no cure for diabetes. But if you work with your health care team, eat right and exercise, you can live a great life and stay healthy.