Narrasion of insulin: (1) why? (2) Name the gland
Answers
Answer:
» Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes and Insulin
Types of Insulin, Where to Inject It, and the Best Methods for Insulin Delivery
Written by Daphne E. Smith-Marsh PharmD, CDE | Reviewed by W. Patrick Zeller MD
It’s necessary to take insulin when you have type 1 diabetes. Your body doesn’t produce the hormone insulin, and without that, your body can’t properly get the energy and fuel it needs from glucose. Because people with type 1 diabetes rely on insulin, it was formerly called insulin-dependent diabetes.
To learn about how the hormone insulin works, we have an article that explains the role of insulin.
A visual depiction of how insulin works to absorb glucose.
Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta cells of the pancreas whose role is to permit the body to use glucose for energy.
As soon as you are (or your child is) diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D), you will be immersed in the world of insulin, and it may feel overwhelming at first. There are doses to calculate, different types of insulin to consider, and the pressure of needing to keep blood glucose in a normal range to prevent short- and long-term complications.
Your diabetes treatment team is there to help you. They can walk you through the basics of insulin dosing, answer any questions, and help you figure out how to balance food, exercise, and insulin. You will learn to take care of your diabetes with your diabetes team. If you are a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, we also encourage you to visit our Patients' Guide to Managing Your Child's Type 1 Diabetes.
It's often comforting to hear stories about others who are also going through the same things you are. Jay Cutler, the quarterback for the Chicago Bears, was diagnosed with T1D in 2008, and he is still getting used to regular blood sugar testing and insulin injections. To learn more about his journey with type 1 diabetes, read Jay Cutler's interview with EndocrineWeb.
This article will provide a basic overview of insulin. You can also visit our Patients' Guide to Insulin for more information as well as read more in the section on Type 1 Diabetes Treatments, which has a chart providing more detail about the types of insulin that your doctor may prescribe.
Explanation:
this your answer