Category: Insulin + Medications

The Type 2 Diabetes Guide to Bolus Insulin

Bolus insulin can help prevent glucose spikes after meals or correct for high blood sugar. Learn more in our guide to manage T2D.

The Most Recommended Tool for a Healthy Weight and A1c with Type 2 Diabetes

To help you get the ball rolling on your weight loss and A1c goals, experts recommend starting on this medication. Here’s what and why...

I need to take insulin but I’m scared of needles…

Are you struggling to take your insulin as prescribed because of a fear of needles? Learn more about needle phobia here.

I Accidentally Took 18 Units of the Wrong Insulin

Jean Flunker shares how she accidentally took the wrong insulin and her thoughts on insulin stigma in Type 2 diabetes.

Trusting Myself with Insulin

Former pro wrestler, Dan Denton, shares when he first started taking insulin and how he's learned to trust himself with it to manage T2D.

No Shame in Using Insulin

Insulin stigma in T2D care is real and causes people with type 2 to feel like they're failing at managing it. Joseph Martin shares why that doesn't have to be the case.

Insulin for People with Type 2 Diabetes

You may need insulin to help you manage Type 2 diabetes. Use these resources to learn about how insulin can improve life with Type 2 diabetes.

“My doctor refused to put me on insulin for Type 2 diabetes, so I got a new doctor.”

Before Kate Cornell was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in 2005 at 50 years old, she had no idea anything was wrong. Today, she uses both metformin and insulin to manage her blood sugars.

Guide: Talking to Your Doctor About Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

With so many options available today, it’s important to talk to your doctor about what diabetes medications might be right for you and your goals.

Guide: Talking to Your Doctor About Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes

Starting insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes can be overwhelming—there’s a lot to learn! Here are some questions to ask your doctor to help you get started with using insulin.