Neutral protamine Hagedorn (NPH) insulin (named after the scientist Hans Christian Hagedorn who invented it) peaks in about 6 to 8 hours, with a duration of up to 12 hours. This type of insulin is ...

Insulin therapy is central to type 1 diabetes and many cases of type 2. It lowers glucose effectively, yet it also introduces predictable risks. Understanding side effects helps patients plan […] ...

This transcript has been edited for clarity. Jay H. Shubrook, DO: Hi. I'm Jay Shubrook, a professor of primary care at Touro University California in the College of Osteopathic Medicine and a ...

(Reuters Health) - A warning for people who use insulin pens: Not shaking your NPH insulin pen before injecting can result in wide variations in your insulin level and blood sugar control, researchers ...