Insulin & Diabetes

Introduction

Insulin injections are required when the body produces little or no insulin, as with type 1 diabetes. They are also required for some people with type 2 diabetes when diabetes tablets, together with healthy eating and regular physical activity, are not enough to control blood glucose levels.

As insulin is classified according to how long it works in the body, there are five types available. Everyone is different and will respond differently to the insulin they take. Therefore, may people need varying amounts of both a short and longer acting insulin.

In this Section

• What is insulin?
• Why must it be injected?
• What if I have to go on to insulin?
• Are there different types of insulin?
• The five types of insulin available in Australia
• How is insulin given?
• Where is insulin injected?
• What affects the way insulin is absorbed?
• Tips about insulin
• What's the best way to dispose of used syringes?

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