Insulin Therapy for Diabetes Management

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What is injected insulin & how does it work?

The injected insulin acts as a replacement for, or a supplement to, your body’s natural insulin. People living with type 1 diabetes can’t make insulin, so they must inject insulin to control their blood glucose levels. Many people living with type 2 diabetes can manage their blood glucose levels with lifestyle changes and oral medication.

What is the role of insulin in diabetes?

Insulin is a hormone which plays a key role in the regulation of blood glucose levels. A lack of insulin, or an inability to adequately respond to insulin, can each lead to the development of the symptoms of diabetes. In addition to its role in controlling blood sugar levels, insulin is also involved in the storage of fat.

How does insulin work?

Insulin is like a key that helps unlock your cells and allows glucose (sugar) in your blood to move into your cells where it is used for energy. And insulin also helps the body store any extra glucose. You get the glucose from the carbohydrates you eat or drink – which your body breaks down.

How does insulin work in the pancreas?

Clusters of cells in the pancreas called islets produce the hormone and determine the amount based on blood glucose levels in the body. The higher the level of glucose, the more insulin goes into production to balance sugar levels in the blood. Insulin also assists in breaking down fats or proteins for energy.

What Is Insulin

1. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/managing-your-diabetes/treating-your-diabetes/insulin/what-is-insulin
2. https://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/insulin
3. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22601-insulin
4. https://www.britannica.com/science/insulin
5. https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/insulin/insulin-for-type-2-diabetes/
6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin
7. https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summaries/insulin/
8. https://www.diabetes.co.uk/body/insulin.html
9. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323760

Insulin Information

1. https://patient.info/medicine/Insulin
2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetes/in-depth/diabetes-treatment/art-20044084