Insulin Therapy 101: A Beginner's Guide to Insulin Management in Type 2 Diabetes

In today's episode, we're joined by Isabel Reckson, a Diabetes Digital Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. With a background in Public Health, Isabel champions health equity while specializing in hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and kidney stones. With diverse experience, Isabel is on the podcast today to share key indicators for when to consider insulin therapy. In This Episode We’ll Cover: Physiological reasons for requiring insulin in diabetes management The resistance and stigma associated with insulin therapy Insulin needs for type 1 and type 2 diabetes Common misconceptions about starting insulin therapy Overcoming challenges like fear of injections and inconvenience Risks, benefits, and strategies for reducing risks associated with insulin The misconceptions behind being on insulin forever Consequences of delaying insulin therapy when needed Innovations in insulin therapy on the horizon for diabetes management + MUCH MORE! Our 2 simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show: Rate on iTunes or Spotify -  it literally takes two seconds Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes For additional resources and shownotes, visit https://diabetesdigital.co/category/podcast/