Dr Partha Kar
In type 1 diabetes, the body stops making insulin and the blood sugar level goes very high. Some people who have type 2 diabetes may also need to have insulin injections to help control blood sugar levels. Insulin is usually injected under the skin between 2-4 times a day.
For more information on insulin, go to https://patient.info/health/type-1-diabetes/insulins
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