Soon he won't remember a time when he didn't need insulin, so this is simply his life.

Some people with type 2 diabetes need insulin, but most don't.

"Is it like diabetics who need insulin for the rest of their life?"

Sometimes you need insulin to work quickly to reduce blood sugar.

If you do need insulin in the short- or long-term, your doctor may prescribe one of four different types.

Many may need extra insulin during pregnancy to reach their blood sugar target.

My mom had diabetes and we thought she just needed insulin.

"It makes your sugar go up so you need more insulin."

During and after spontaneous exercise or sports activities, when the body needs less insulin.

Your body needs insulin to process fats, as it does with carbohydrate.