Types of insulin regimens include Multiple daily injections (MDI) regimen using basal-bolus regimen Insulin pump therapy Fixed forms of MDI regimen or premixed insulin regimen (less common) Most people with type 1 diabetes should be treated with MDI regimens (3 to 4 injections per day of basal and prandial insulin) or insulin pump therapy as part of intensive insulin regimens with the goal of improving metabolic control.