insulin aspart
Insulin aspart is a fast-acting type of insulin medication that is used to regulate blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. It is a synthetic form of the hormone insulin, which helps the body convert glucose into energy. Insulin aspart is specifically designed to have a rapid onset of action, allowing it to work quickly after injection to lower high blood sugar levels.
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- basal-bolus insulin regimen
- blood sugar control
- continuous glucose monitoring
- diabetes
- diabetes management
- glucose metabolism
- glycemic control
- hypoglycemia
- insulin
- insulin analogues
- insulin injection
- insulin pen
- insulin pump
- insulin therapy
- novolog
- postprandial glucose levels
- rapid-acting insulin
- sliding scale insulin
- subcutaneous administration
- type 1 diabetes
- type 2 diabetes