Some medications may not work as well after a long period of time, so the doctor may decide to change this patient over to a insulin injection. Insulin is injected into the tissue between the fat layer just under the skin and the muscles that lie below it. The location of the injection needs to be rotated regularly. The insulin that is injected is a natural protein substance . It comes from an animal's pancreas.
Most people use disposable syringes and needles.
If a person's diabetes is not well controlled, they could end up with infection. Elderly diabetics usually find that they have trouble with their feet. As they get older, the diabetics have a lot of poor circulation in their feet and legs because of arteriosclerosis. If there are injuries to their feet, they may find it hard for them to heal. If you happen to get ill , you may find a hormonal change in your b1ood sugar and increase in your body's need for insulin.