Methods for Delivering Insulin and Monitoring Blood Sugar: A Review of the Research for Children, Teens, and Adults With Diabetes - Consumer Summary | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program

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Methods for Delivering Insulin and Monitoring Blood Sugar: A Review of the Research for Children, Teens, and Adults With Diabetes

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Table of Contents

• Is This Information Right for Me?
• Understanding Your Condition
• Understanding Your Options
• Making a Decision
• Source

Is This Information Right for Me?

Yes, if:

• Your doctor* has told you that you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and you have to take insulin to control your blood sugar.
• You check your blood sugar level throughout the day to know how much insulin to take.

* In this summary, the term “doctor” refers to the health care professionals who may take care of you, including your physician, endocrinologist, diabetes educator, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant.

No, if:

• Your doctor has told you that you have diabetes, but you do not need to take insulin.
• Your doctor has told you that you have gestational diabetes. This type of diabetes appears in pregnant women who did not have diabetes before becoming pregnant.