What hormone injections are available for someone with diabetes mellitus?

Insulin/Amylin/GLP-1: Insulin is available in many different preparations that differ based on their duration of action. Amylin is co-secreted with Insulin in those without diabetes and can be injected before meals with Insulin as symlin (pramlintide). Glp-1 replacement hormones are used in type 2 diabetes and are available as either a twice daily (byetta), once daily (victoza), or a once weekly injection (bydureon).

See below: Newest class are modified natural hormones/mimickers of a natural hormone called glp-1 minimal side effects- GI upset can be prevented by stopping eating when have earliest sense of stomach fullness- and can't get low blood sugar and 85% of folks lose weight with them. Insulin is obviously a hormone, and must be used in some patients.