Insulin is a hormone produced by beta cells inside the pancreas. When we eat, and food is broken down to glucose, the beta cells release insulin to help the body use or store the glucose.

In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is not able to produce insulin. The body requires insulin shots in order to use the glucose from foods.

People with type 2 diabetes make insulin, but their bodies don’t use it as effectively as they should. Most often, these patients are prescribed Metformin to help regulate their blood sugar, assisting their bodies in insulin usage. However, some people with type 2 diabetes, like those with Type 1, need insulin shots to help their bodies use glucose for energy.