The pancreas then releases additional insulin to deliver the excess glucose. (takingcharge.csh.umn.edu)
While these islet cell transplants dramatically improved blood sugar control in the short term, all but five of the 36 recipients needed additional insulin shots within two years. (newscientist.com)
«Under - nutrition does not, however, explain the fact frequently noted that it is possible to change the diet of an individual from 50 grams of carbohydrate, 150 grams of fat, and 59 grams of protein to 250 grams of carbohydrate, 50 grams of fat and 75 grams of protein not only without the use of additional insulin but with less than required on the former diets; these diets are equivalent with respect to their caloric value.» (masteringdiabetes.org)