Insulin therapy is central to type 1 diabetes and many cases of type 2. It lowers glucose effectively, yet it also introduces predictable risks. Understanding side effects helps patients plan […] ...

NovoLog comes as a liquid solution that you’ll inject under your skin. There are several forms of the drug: NovoLog FlexPen* (prefilled, disposable insulin pen) NovoLog PenFill (insulin-filled ...

Insulin resistance is concomitant with type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and other features of the metabolic syndrome. Because insulin resistance is associated with cardiovascular disease, both ...

Humalog comes in two types: Humalog and Humalog Mix. Both types are approved for use in adults with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Humalog is also approved for use in children ages 3 years and ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD New research suggests sleeping a little longer on weekends may help people who cut their sleep short ...

GLP-1s are building a reputation as "wonder drugs." First characterized for their ability to improve insulin release and treat diabetes, the drugs were later found to promote weight loss and improve ...

Neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin (named after the scientist Hans Christian Hagedorn who invented it) peaks in about 6 to 8 hours, with a duration of up to 12 hours. This type of insulin is ...