Insulin and Diabetes

Over 400 million people suffer from diabetes globally. What is diabetes, how is it caused, and what role does insulin play in its onset and treatment? Biology - Healthy Living - Learning Points. Insulin is a hormone that controls glucose levels and is produced in the pancreas. There is no cure for diabetes. Type 1 diabetes usually occurs at a young age and is treated with insulin injections. Type 2 diabetes usually develops later in life and is associated with being inactive and overweight. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes – directly linked to core learning, Twig's curriculum films will fit neatly into your lesson plans.