Diabetes Insulin

Diabetes insulin is normally referred to simply as "insulin," a hormone produced by the pancreas. After eating, food breaks down into glucose, a simple sugar and main source of energy for the body's cells. But the cells cannot use glucose without diabetes insulin (insulin), a hormone produced by the pancreas. This hormone helps the cells take in glucose and convert it to energy. When the pancreas lacks diabetes insulin (insulin), the cells cannot use glucose. Excess glucose builds up in the bloodstream, increasing the risk of diabetes.

Obesity affects the way diabetes insulin or "insulin" works in the body. Extra fat tissue can make your body resistant to insulin. Exercise helps diabetes insulin (insulin) work well. Treatment for Type 1 diabetes most likely includes insulin via injections, insulin pen or an insulin pump, a device worn on the belt or pocket that infuses insulin into the body. Your physician will recommend the appropriate diabetes/insulin treatment and insulin delivery mechanism in respect to your case.

Source: http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/