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What is basal insulin?

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What is basal insulin?

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In people who do not have diabetes, the pancreas continuously releases a small, steady “basal” flow of insulin. This keeps blood sugar within the normal range overnight and between meals. A long-acting insulin analog can be taken to mimic (copy) basal insulin.

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