Take insulin When you have type 1 diabetes, taking insulin is a major part of managing your blood glucose levels. The goal is to match the amount of insulin you take with your needs throughout the day and night. Your diabetes care team will determine what type(s) of insulin and the number of times to take it each day.

Levemir® is a long-acting insulin that can be taken once or twice daily to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes. Read Important Safety Information here.

Fiasp ® (insulin aspart) injection 100 U/mL; Xultophy ® 100/3.6 (insulin degludec and liraglutide) injection 100 U/mL and 3.6 mg/mL; NovoLog ® (insulin aspart) injection 100 U/mL; Levemir ® (insulin detemir) injection 100 U/mL; NovoLog ® Mix 70/30 (insulin aspart protamine and insulin aspart) injectable suspension 100 U/mL

Taking insulin Insulin is an important part of treatment for type 1 diabetes. It is usually taken by injection or with an insulin pump. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose enter the body’s cells to be used for energy. Without insulin, glucose stays in the blood. Your diabetes care team will help you find the best insulin plan for your child.

Tresiba® (insulin degludec) is a long-acting insulin taken once a day that works the way your body's insulin does to help control your blood sugar. Read important safety and prescribing info on this page.

Fiasp®, a rapid-acting insulin, is designed for people living with diabetes to help control blood sugar at mealtimes. Read important safety & prescribing info on this page.

NovoLog ® is a man-made insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. NovoLog ® Important Safety Information. Do not share your NovoLog ® FlexPen ®, NovoLog ® FlexTouch ®, PenFill ® cartridge or PenFill ® cartridge compatible insulin delivery device with other people, even if the needle has been ...