Why do diabetic people have to inject insulin instead of taking tablets?
924104
People with Diabetes have a Pancreas that either produces very little or no insulin. People with type 1 diabetes take insulin and this can come in many forms... I am a type one diabetic and i have been since my 12th birthday (7years ago) (late birthday present!!) I started off on 2 injections a day which was a basic insulin called Mixtard 30 which was awful as I was at more risk of Hypoglacaemia's aka "Hypo's" (a low blood sugar) I am not on 2 short acting insulins and Glargine (a 24hour long acting insulin) which i find is much easier to manage with fewer hypo's.\n\nType 1 Diabetics do not produce enough or no insulin at all so they have to fully compensate their body by injecting insulin! (this tends to be people under the age of 40 years old or people over that age who are very poorly controlled on their Type 2 medication which is tablets, then they will be transfered onto insulin injections.\n\nType 2 Diabetics have a pancreas that will produce insulin but in small amounts or when it is not needed. The tablet medication they take shall cause the pancreas to regulate and produce insulin when required (after eating a meal) (this is why the tablets should be taken before a meal to get a chance to work).\n\nThere are many types of insulin and there are many types of tablets for diabetic patients and the main thing that people forget is that when you have a cold or feel ill go to a pharmacy and  please remember that your diabetic medication may interact with some medications that you can buy in stores so i would reccommend that it is best that you go to a pharmacy and seek proffessional advice and not just buy a cough medicine or expectorant from a superstore as the P medicines ONLY SOLD bechind a pharamacy counter are stronger!
831919
It is done with insulin.  The insulin (made by the islets of Langerhan in the pancreas)  allows the Glucose (sugar) to enter the cells.  A biofeedback regulates the amount of insulin released.  When this goes wrong people become diabetic
765047
Shakiness, confusion, and a devastating hunger.  sweating and if left untreated hypoglycemic shock. absolutely miserable place to be, that is why diabetics who use insulin must carry honey or glucose tabs with them because it can be seriously life threatening if untreated.  Get the person some juice immediately or some honey or a candy bar, quick elevate their blood sugar.
422788
I have diabetes and I know preactacally everything there is to know about the disease becaused I've done considerable research.  It affects different people in different ways.  Your question is incomprehensible.  I suppose for lack of a better question you can think of.  All I know is that human insulin can be made in a lab and thats a good thing, because we diabetics do not have to rely on animals or people to get insulin from them.
116934
Time for insulin!  Needing insulin is a natural progression of the disease, and most people with type 2 end up on it eventually.  Diet, exercise and pills are not enough at this point probably.  Talk to your doctor about going on insulin.  It's nothing to be afraid of.
658098
YES U CAN RE USE URS AND ONLY UR INSULIN SYRINGES . U IN PRACTISE USE DISPOSIBLE SYRINGES CAUSE V DO NOT WANT 2 SPREAD INF FROM 1 PERSON 2 ANOTHER. NO THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY ANTIBACTERIAL AGENT. BEFOR INJECTING U MUST CLEAN THE AREA OF SKIN WITH CLEAN WATER.taking about pen type insulins.\nthanks nurse for REMINDING ME OF WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT.\nBUT U YES IF U INJECT WITHOUT ASEPTIC PRECAUTIONS MAY IT B A USED OR BRAND NEW SYRINGE THERE IS ALWAYS A CHANCE OK GETTING AN INFECTION
193422
The beta cells in the pancreas produce insulin continuously, and in non-diabetics, there is always some insulin on hand in each cell. When blood glucose increases, non-diabetics (and some diabetics as well) this causes release of the already procuded insulin into the blood. \n\nThe actual amount stored in all the beta cells together is very small. Insulin, in non type 2 diabetics, is effective in very small quantities (micrograms is typical). So there will not be as much as a small drop ever on hand in all the beta cells together even when the most insulin has been stored. This is not very much like the gall bladder which does store gall (from the liver), or any of several other secretory organs.
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Short term only and quick acting.\nUsually taken 15-30 mins before a meal.\nGiven in addition to long acting Insulin\n\nMy opinion, works but only replaces the short rapid insulins taken before a meal.
626198
The Lilly Corporation is supplying my insulin for free due to a program they have called the lillycares patient assistance program, or you can try the PPA (partners for perscription Assistance to help find your insulin.  I told my doctor about not being able to afford my testing supplies, and he talked to some of the pharmacutical reps that come to his office and they sent me 6 months worth of testing strips and lancets, and said as long as i need them, they'll send them.  so ask your doctor about something like that
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A type 1 diabetic has to take insulin at least once a day. Type 1 diabetics do not make insulin at all. Type 2 is different. They may be able to control it with diet and exercise, or may need oral medications, and some even need insulin to help. But a Type 1 can not live without taking insulin. Are you sure you were diagnosed as T1?
1161348
Hmm.... I've seen people try to kill themselves with insulin.  So unless I know why you're asking, answering this questions seems a bit WRONG.
82219
Pricing is declining, although most of the people rely on insurance or Medicare to purchase this kind of stuff and buy them directly to the manufacturers (prices between 3,000 to 6,000 USD!). Also expensive matter are the accesories or the insulin itself you need afterwards.  Today about 300,000 insulin pump users in the world.\nTry in some webpages for more info.
600312
I have used my medical reason for an excuse to get out of them. I am a type I diabetic and require shots. I just say I have to get back to work, home ,etc (wherever I am headed) to get my syringe so i can get my shot or I will go into DKA (diabetic keto acidosis) which can kill me.(and really, it can) It works.
947214
Insulin and oral medication can be used at the same time.  In fact, it is sometimes necessary.  I use both and it causes me difficulty, but I have no choice.  Expect weight gain and difficulty in controlling low blood sugar attacks.
1142785
This depends greatly on what type of diabetes u have and how severe it is. Type 1 diabetes or juvinial diabetes cannot be controlled with out the use of injectable insulin. In this type of diabetes the islets of langerhorn in the pancreas do not produce the insulin neccessary for cells to metabolise food. Without this, the body will actually start to produce acids that eat the person's own fat cells. This produces a state of ketoacidosis. eventually the body will become so ill used and dehydrated that kidney falure and even coma can occur. Very serious stuff! The type 1 diabetic must take insulin to replace the stuff that their body cannot make on its own. Diet and exercise are also very important here.\nType 2 diabetes (often referred to as adult onset diabetes) can ofetn be controlled with diet and exercise. Type two dibetes is often caused from th body not being able to effectively use its own insulin. There are oral meds that can be taken to help the body do this if diet and exercise are not enough. Sometimes the condition is so bad that type 2 diabetics may have to use injectable insulin for awhile.\nIf you are diabetic I recommend finding out all you can about your disease. Knowlege is the best tool you can have at your disposal. It is important to learn how to evaluate your food and you caloric expendature if you are to stay healthy. You need to find a good doctor (called an endocrinologist) to help you decide what your treatment plan should be. After you familiarise yourself with the disease it is possible to self evaluate yourself most of the time under only the occasional advice of your physician. But do not do this until you know what you are doing. Diabetes can take a great toll later on in life if you don't take care of yourself. Kidney failure, limb amputation, blindness and neuropathy are just a few things to fear in a diabetic's future. \nI hope this helps. If you have any questions feel free to contact me!
1048659
It depends on how your body reacts to the introduction of glucose to your body.  If your insulin levels are excessively high, it may use up the glucose more quickly than a person with a normal level of insulin; this would, in essence drop your glucose to lower than the fasting level. This can be an early indicator of diabetic risk.
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See about getting the insulin pen