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Below are links to chapters of two inspiring diabetes videos, Loretha's Story and Greg's Story. Click to learn about their diabetes treatment plans, including insulin and blood sugar control.

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1. Loretha's Insulin Success Message: You Can Do It! Chapter One introduces musician and Chicago native Loretha Huff, who was diagnosed with diabetes at age 35. When oral medications alone weren't enough, her doctor recommended adding insulin to her overall diabetes treatment plan. Loretha talks about overcoming her fear of insulin shots and achieving blood sugar control.

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2. Loretha's Diabetes Control: Better Tools In Chapter Two, Loretha discusses the importance of insulin, testing blood sugar levels, and committing to healthier eating and exercise as part of her overall diabetes treatment plan. Watch this chapter of an inspiring success story to help you overcome insulin fears and learn tips that may help attain blood sugar control.

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3. Loretha's Music. Loretha's Health. After taking insulin for 20 years, diabetes patient Loretha is thankful she has achieved blood sugar control. Chapter Three continues as Loretha emphasizes the importance of talking to your doctor and finding out if insulin is right for you.

Watch Greg's Story

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1. Greg's Journey with Diabetes Chapter One introduces Greg Pfaff, a delicatessen owner who was shocked to be diagnosed with diabetes six years ago. Greg talks about experiences that may be similar to yours – feeling like a failure when oral diabetes medications alone weren't enough to control his blood sugar.

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2. Greg Overcomes his Fear of Insulin In Chapter Two, Greg talks about his quest for better blood sugar control. Tired of not reaching his blood sugar goals, Greg went to his doctor, who suggested he add insulin to his diabetes treatment plan. Greg's desire to be healthier helped him overcome reservations about needles and injections – and now, after finding the right insulin dose, Greg has achieved better control over his blood sugar.

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3. Greg Is Happy to Say: Taking Insulin is an Important Part of my Daily Routine Greg ends Chapter Three by stating that after five years of insulin therapy, he wishes he would have started insulin sooner. Overcoming his initial resistance to insulin and fear of needles helped him create a plan, including diet and exercise, with his doctor to add insulin and achieve better blood sugar control.

Important Safety Information for Insulin

Possible side effects may include blood sugar levels that are too low, injection site reactions, and allergic reactions including itching and rash. Tell your doctor about all other medicines and supplements you are taking because they can change the way insulin works. Glucose monitoring is recommended for all patients with diabetes.