There are many different types of insulin on the market today. One of the factors that determines which type of insulin to use is the duration of action of the insulin.

There are many methods and ways to treat diabetes. The most prominent of which is the use of Ultralente Insulin, which is a form of insulin that takes longer to take effect but has a long-lasting effect, helping to a certain extent the patient's condition.

The target fasting blood glucose is between 3.9 and 6.7 mmol/l and the concentration 2 hours after a meal should be < 7.8 mmol/l. For the elderly, the target blood glucose is 5.6 to 8.3 mmol/l fasting and < 11.1 mmol/l after a meal. For pregnant women, the target blood glucose is < 5.3 mmol/l before meals and < 6.7 mmol/l after meals.

There are many types of insulin used to treat diabetes, and they are divided into rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, long-acting, and mixed types. Follow your doctor's instructions when using insulin. The time between injections and meals may vary depending on the type of insulin used. Usually, the medication is taken in conjunction with meals.