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subcutaneous – Subcutaneous means beneath the skin. The infusion set needle is placed

subcutaneously.

Type 1 diabetes – Type 1 diabetes results from destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.

People with IDDM must use insulin to regulate their blood glucose levels.

Type 2 diabetes – Type 2 diabetes develops as a result of insulin resistance and usually

occurs in people 40 years old or older. People with Type 2 diabetes can usually regulate their

blood glucose levels by following an individual meal plan, exercising, and taking certain

medicines, including insulin, if needed.

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