Type 2 diabetes: Are long-acting insulin analogues better than regular long-acting human insulin?
Long-acting insulin analogues have not been shown to have advantages over human insulin in the treatment of people with type 2 diabetes. More research is needed on the long-term benefits and harms of long-acting insulin analogues. People who have type 2 diabetes no longer produce enough insulin, or the insulin in their bodies does not work properly (they are “insulin-resistant”). Insulin is needed to transport the sugar in our blood, which comes from foods and drinks, into the cells of our body. Here the sugar is converted into energy. If you do not have enough insulin, the sugar in your blood cannot be used properly and you have high blood sugar levels. Many people who have type 2 diabetes are able to control their blood sugar without using medication by doing more exercise and losing some weight. If that is not enough to make a difference, tablets that help to reduce blood sugar levels (so-called oral diabetes medication) can be used. Some people with type 2 diabetes need insulin too
