Insulin for Diabetes, Diabetes Library

There are many drugs used to treat the symptoms and effects of diabetes, but the most common is insulin. Insulin is designed to insure safe blood sugar levels by providing a way for the body to break down excess sugar in the blood stream which if the pancreas was working correctly would be deposited in the cells of the body for fuel. If the blood glucose is not broken down it builds up in the blood stream and can cause problems such as coma, muscle damage, kidney, and liver damage. Insulin can be man-made or from natural sources, fast or slow acting, and it is injected directly into the layer of fat which is located just below the skin. Insulin is not a cure for diabetes, but it is a way to manage the disease until a cure is found.