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  2. Insulin - Wikipedia

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    Insulin (/ ˈɪn.sjʊ.lɪn /, [5][6] from Latin insula, 'island') is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets encoded in humans by the insulin (INS) gene. It is the main anabolic hormone of the body. [7] .

  3. Insulin: What It Is, What It Does, How To Take It & Side Effects

    my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/22601-insulin

    Insulin is a natural hormone that turns food into energy and manages your blood sugar level. If your body doesn’t make enough insulin, you may need insulin therapy.

  4. What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone that is produced naturally in our bodies. Its main role is to allow cells throughout the body to uptake glucose (sugar) and convert it into a form that can be used by these cells for energy.

  5. About Insulin: What It Is, How It Works, and More - Healthline

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    Insulin is a hormone made in your pancreas, a gland located behind your stomach. Insulin allows your body to use glucose for energy. Dmphoto/Getty Images. Glucose is a type of sugar found in...

  6. Insulin is a medication used in the treatment and management of diabetes mellitus type-1 and sometimes diabetes mellitus type-2, both of which are significant risk factors for coronary artery disease, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and a host of other vascular conditions.

  7. Insulin Basics | ADA - American Diabetes Association

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    Insulin Basics for Diabetes. There are different types of insulin depending on how quickly they work, when they peak and how long they last. Insulin is available in different strengths; the most common is U-100.

  8. Diabetes treatment: Using insulin to manage blood sugar

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    Insulin therapy keeps your blood sugar within your target range. It helps prevent serious complications. If you have type 1 diabetes, you need insulin therapy to stay healthy.

  9. Types of Insulin for Diabetes Treatment - WebMD

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    Insulin is a hormone that your pancreas makes to allow cells to use glucose. When your body isn't making or using insulin the way it should, you can take manufactured insulin to help control...

  10. How Secreted Insulin Works in Your Body - WebMD

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    Insulin is a hormone your body makes that helps it control your blood sugar level and metabolism — the process that turns the food you eat into energy.

  11. Insulin is a hormone that your pancreas produces to help control the amount of glucose (sugar) you have in your bloodstream. Some conditions like diabetes and insulin resistance can make it...