The Important Role of Insulin in the Body
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Insulin plays an important
role in the body

The role of insulin in the body is to help move blood sugar from your blood stream into your cells. This gives your cells energy. Everyone’s body needs insulin. But when you have diabetes, your body doesn’t make any or enough insulin and/or your body does not properly use the insulin it makes.

Insulin is an essential part of treatment for people whose bodies cannot produce insulin on their own or are not producing enough. It’s proven to lower blood sugar levels when used as part of an overall diabetes treatment plan, which includes diet, exercise, and other diabetes medications. In fact, insulin is the most effective way to control blood sugar. It’s proven to give people a greater percentage point decrease in A1C than any other diabetes medication alone.

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If you have uncontrolled blood sugar, or if your current diabetes treatment plan is not helping you reach your blood sugar goals, you should talk to your doctor right away. Not only is it beneficial to you, it’s important to those who depend on you. You and your doctor can decide if insulin will help you achieve better blood sugar control.

Some quick facts to know about insulin:

  • Over 5 million people take insulin every day.
  • Blood sugar monitoring is important for anyone taking insulin.
  • Many people lead active, independent lives with insulin.

Important Safety Information About Insulin

The most common side effect of insulin is low blood sugar. Some people may experience symptoms such as shaking, sweating, fast heartbeat, and blurred vision, while some experience no symptoms at all. That’s why it’s important to check your blood sugar often.

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