7 Myths About Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes

Are insulin injections painful, and will the treatment make you fat? Starting insulin therapy for type 2 diabetes can certainly be overwhelming. One of the most important steps for success is to understand what to expect from insulin therapy — and that begins with debunking the myths surrounding it.

Athena Philis-Tsimikas, MD, of the Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute addresses some of the common misconceptions surrounding insulin use in the EverydayHealth.com article 7 Myths About Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes.