Hypoglycemia: Care to be taken while on insulin When someone has diabetes and their body cannot make enough insulin or use it properly, they often need to take insulin from outside. This helps the body absorb sugar from food and use it for energy. Insulin is essential for many people, but using it the wrong way can be risky. One of the main problems is hypoglycemia, which happens whe... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/hypoglycemia-care-to-be-taken-while-on-insulin/2808