(BlackDoctor.org) -- Type 1 diabetes, also commonly referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes, occurs when blood glucose or blood sugar is too high. With type 2 diabetes, the pancreas does not make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose get into cells to give them energy. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in the blood. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with the heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, teeth and gums. Because of this, people with type 1 diabetes must periodically inject themselves with insulin in order to stabilize the glucose levels in their blood.

As a leader in diabetes care for more than 80 years, Lilly offers several insulin products to meet the different needs of people with diabetes. Their newest product, the Humalog KwikPen, makes administering insulin easy by alleviating the necessity of dealing with vials and syringes, and pre-measuring doses, while its small pen-like shape makes it effortless to take along anywhere.

For more information about the Humalog KwikPen and to download a voucher for five free pens click here.