By Global Health Media Project: https://globalhealthmedia.org/ About half of all people with type 2 diabetes will eventually need to take insulin to keep their blood sugars in a healthy range. Basal insulin is a good next step when certain conditions are met, and is a simple treatment that can be introduced very safely. This video describes how to start a patient on basal insulin. This video is one of over 30 videos in our series on diabetes prevention and care. The videos are targeted for three audiences: health care workers – to help guide providers in developing countries in good diabetes care; people with diabetes – to improve their knowledge and home care; and the general public – to increase their understanding of diabetes, with the aim of greater awareness of the risks and symptoms, and ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. Copyright © 2023 Global Health Media Project. All rights reserved.