Injection Sites

If you inject insulin regularly, you will need to vary the areas…

Insulin Types and Information

There are a number of types of insulin available. From rapid acting…

Rapid Acting Insulin

Rapid acting insulins are usually taken just before or with a meal.…

Short Acting Insulin

Short acting insulins will usually be taken before meals. Short acting insulins…

Intermediate Acting Insulin

Intermediate acting insulins are often taken in conjunction with a short acting…

Long Acting Insulin

Long acting insulin may be prescribed for a number of different types…

Analogue Insulin

Analogue insulin is a sub-group of human insulin. Analogue insulin is laboratory…

Animal Insulin

Animal insulin was the first type of insulin to be administered to…

Human Insulin

Human insulin is the name which describes synthetic insulin which is laboratory…

Insulin Actions and Durations

The action of insulin measures how soon after injecting insulin will start…