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List of Treatments for Type 1 Diabetes

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

Afrezza (Insulin Human) for Type 1 Diabetes

Overview
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…

Artificial Pancreas

Overview
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…

Inhaled Insulin

Overview
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…

Intermediate-Acting Insulin

Overview
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…

Lantrida (Donislecel-Jujn)

Overview
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…

Long-Acting Insulin

Overview
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…

Rapid-Acting Insulin

Overview
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…

Short-Acting Insulin

Overview
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…

Tzield (Teplizumab)

Overview
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…

Ultra Long-Acting Insulin

Overview
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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