Insulin Routines Insulin is required for people with type 1 diabetesa condition characterized by high blood glucose levels caused by a total lack of insulin. Occurs when the body's immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas and destroys them. The pancreas then produces little or no insulin. Type 1 diabetes develops most often in young people but can appear in adults.X and sometimes necessary for people with type 2 diabetesa condition characterized by high blood glucose levels caused by either a lack of insulin or the body's inability to use insulin efficiently. Type 2 diabetes develops most often in middle-aged and older adults but can appear in young people.X. Syringe is the most common form of insulin delivery, but there are other options, including insulina hormone that helps the body use glucose for energy. The beta cells of the pancreas make insulin. When the body cannot make enough insulin, it is taken by injection or through use of an insulin pump.X pens and pumps. Insulin should be injected in the same general area of the body for consistency, but not the exact same place. Insulin delivery should be timed with meals to effectively process the glucoseThe food you eat gets digested and broken down into a sugar your body's cells can use. This is glucose, one of the simplest forms of sugar.X entering your system. - See more at: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/medication/insulin/insulin-routines.html#sthash.0aGGYsoV.dpuf