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Insulin doesn’t have to be confusing when learning how to treat Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. In this lecture from This is Why, Dr. Busti will explain how to quickly recognize insulin types, predict onset/peak/duration, and apply basal–bolus dosing concepts to real-world Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes care.

You’ll learn how to:

- How to identify rapid-, short-, intermediate-, and long-acting insulin for Diabetes

- The difference between basal insulin vs bolus (mealtime) insulin

- How basal–bolus regimens work (plus common pitfalls)

- Practical tips for insulin administration, timing with meals, and avoiding errors

- High-yield clinical points you’re likely to see in courses and on exams

Insulins covered (for memorization + exam success):

- Rapid-acting: insulin lispro, aspart, glulisine

- Short-acting: regular insulin

- Intermediate-acting: NPH insulin

- Long-acting / basal: insulin glargine, detemir, degludec

- Premixed options: 70/30 mixes (NPH/regular and related premixed products)

The goal = make medical education easy and clinically relevant.

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Disclaimer:

This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace individualized evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition and never delay care because of educational content.