You can, too. Your doctor or other health care professional will teach you how. You will learn how much insulin to take and how often you need to take it. You will also learn how to use syringes safely. At first you might feel afraid, but with practice the injections will become just another part of your daily routine.
Exercise is healthy for most people with diabetes.
When you are active, your body's cells require more energy. To get the needed energy, your cells will take in more glucose from your blood. This, of course, will lower your blood glucose levels. Your doctor will ask about the kind of activities that you are involved with and plan to become involved with at school. If you are not very active now, you may be asked to increase your level of physical activity.