- Type: Injectable medications for diabetes management
- Action: Modified insulin with altered absorption rates, offering more predictable blood glucose control
- Benefits: Flexible dosing schedules, reduced risk of nocturnal hypoglycemia
- Risk: Hypoglycemia, weight gain, potential for allergic reactions
- Examples: Rapid-acting (Lispro, Aspart, Glulisine), Long-acting (Glargine, Detemir, Degludec)