See what members are saying about type 1 diabetes treatments, the side effects to expect, and the drug basics.
All treatment information is medically reviewed · February 4, 2026
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Afrezza is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to improve glycemic control (blood sugar control) in adults with diabetes mellitus, including adults with type 1 diabetes. For people with type 1…
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An artificial pancreas, also known as a closed-loop insulin delivery system, is designed for individuals living with type 1 diabetes. The system is designed to emulate how a healthy pancreas controls blood…
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Inhaled insulin is a form of insulin therapy for people living with type 1 diabetes. It’s an alternative to the traditional method of insulin delivery via injection. Prescribing information recommends that users…
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Intermediate-acting insulin is used to manage type 1 diabetes. This type of insulin is designed to control blood glucose (sugar) levels over a longer period, typically up to 12 to 18 hours. The U.S. Food and…
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Lantrida is a treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for adults with type 1 diabetes who experience repeated episodes of severe hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar) despite…
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Long-acting insulin is used for managing glucose (blood sugar) levels in people with type 1 diabetes. Types of insulin approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that are considered long-acting…
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Rapid-acting insulin is a form of insulin for managing glucose (blood sugar) levels in people with type 1 diabetes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved types of rapid-acting insulin…
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Short-acting insulin, also called regular insulin, is used for managing glucose (blood sugar) levels in people with type 1 diabetes. Types of short-acting insulin approved by the U.S. Food and Drug…
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Tzield is a medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for delaying the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in individuals aged 8 years and older who have stage 2 type 1 diabetes. It is also…
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Ultra long-acting insulin is a type of insulin therapy used to manage blood glucose (sugar) levels in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Types of insulin approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
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