Medication

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that carries glucose into the cells of your body to be used for energy.

It has always struck me as peculiar that many people with diabetes see taking insulin as the dividing line between a nuisance disease and a serious disease. By avoiding insulin, they feel they don’t yet have a serious disease.

Yearly flu shots, immunizations and injections are common situations that awaken needle fears. Some people report being worried about or frightened of receiving an annual needle. However, it is much more challenging to give yourself insulin injections as part of your daily diabetes management.

Many people with type 2 diabetes need medication (and sometimes more than one diabetes medication) to manage their blood glucose levels.

Insulin is an essential key in managing diabetes and when omitted or not given properly, it may lead to severe low blood sugar, or high blood sugars which can quickly lead to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).

Many children in Canada inject to manage their diabetes. Injecting isn't difficult. It's easy to learn. It's quick and more comfortable than you would think.

Injecting insulin is a normal part of caring for type 2 diabetes It’s not your fault. Diabetes is a disease that may worsen over time. This means that you may not be able to control your blood glucose with diet, exercise and/or pills alone.