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7 myths you need to stop believing about insulin

Jan, 2026
LearnEndocrinologyDiabetes7 myths you need to stop believing about insulin
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Starting an insulin regimen can be life changing and a little bit scary, but don’t let social stigma, fear-mongering friends, news reports and websites put you off. The truth? Insulin is a safe and effective treatment used by about six million Americans every day to manage their diabetes. Here are some of the most common insulin myths you need to stop believing.

Written byMichael Gollust.
Medically reviewed byJoanne Perron, MD.August, 2023

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