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How does insulin work?

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How does insulin work?

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Food consists of 3 main nutrients: carbohydrate, protein, and fat. Our bodies get energy from all 3 nutrients through digestion. • carbohydrates (such as those in bread, potatoes, and fruit) are broken down into sugar or glucose • proteins (in foods such as meat and cheese) are converted into amino acids • fats, including butter and oils, turn into fatty acids Glucose is a very important source of energy, for 2 reasons: • it can be converted quickly into energy when we need it, such as during work or sports • the brain and nerves rely on a constant supply of glucose to function When glucose enters the bloodstream, the pancreas responds by releasing insulin into the blood.

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Insulin lowers blood glucose by moving glucose from the blood into the cells of your body. Once inside the cells, glucose provides energy. Insulin lowers your blood glucose whether you eat or not. You should eat on time if you take insulin. How often should I take insulin? Most people with diabetes need at least two insulin shots a day for good blood glucose control. Some people take three or four shots a day to have a more flexible diabetes plan. When should I take insulin? You should take insulin 30 minutes before a meal if you take regular insulin alone or with a longer-acting insulin. If you take a rapid-acting insulin, you should take your shot just before you eat. Are there several types of insulin? Yes. There are six main types of insulin. They each work at different speeds. Many people take two types of insulin. Does insulin work the same all the time? After a short time, you will get to know when your insulin starts to work, when it works its hardest to lower blood glucose, an

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