Insulin is an essential hormone. It helps your body turn food into energy and controls your blood sugar levels.

If you have diabetes, your body can’t make enough insulin or can’t use it properly.

Your provider can prescribe human-made insulin that you take through an injection (shot), injectable pen or pump. You can also inhale insulin powder

Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone made by your pancreas that helps your body use sugar for energy.

If your pancreas doesn’t work as it should, it may not make or release the insulin you need to control your blood sugars, resulting in diabetes.