Diabetes & Insulin

Lack of enough insulin in the body results in the development of diabetes. Insulin is also used to treat certain diabetics. Learn more about this chemical and its role in the body.

• Insulin
  Insulin has two critical roles in the body that we cannot live without, yet it can be the root of many health problems, including diabetes.
  
  
• The Role of Insulin
  Quick spikes in the body's blood sugar levels cause the pancreas to create and release insulin until the blood sugar level returns to normal.
  
  
• Advances in Insulin Delivery
  Thanks to modern medical research, new kinds of insulin are being developed, and the syringe, needle, and vials of insulin no longer need to be carried with you if you ...