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Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas in the endocrine system with extensive effects on metabolism. The reason we need insulin is because it regulates the blood glucose levels as we eat calories. If these glucose (sugar) levels go too high (as in Diabetes), then supplemental insulin or oral hypoglycemic drugs are used to keep the blood glucose at more normal levels. If they go too high, it can cause damage in various body systems (e.g., circulatory, kidney, visual/eye retina, etc.). Diabetics either do not produce enough insulin or their bodies are resistant to the effects of insulin for one reason or another and that is why supplemental blood glucose regulators may be needed.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoInsulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas. It is like they "key" to processing glucose, or sugar, into energy for the food to use. We cannot live without insulin. When insulin is absent or low, glucose is not taking up by most body cells and the body begins to use fat as an energy source which is not healthy for the body and causes ketoacidosis which can cause death.
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∙ 11y agoTo control blood sugar levels in your body so you don't die.
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∙ 10y agoinsulin is the liquid that your pancreas uses to break down food for energy to do things.
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A malfunction of hormonal secretions from the pancreas may require a person to?
Receive daily injections of insulin. This is because produces insulin, and if anything goes wrong with the pancreas, the body still needs of supply of insulin.
A chemical the body needs to work properly?
There are many chemicals required for the body to work properly. Some of these chemicals include insulin, oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen.
Where does insulin in the body happen?
Insulin is produced in your pancreas.
What is endogenous insulin?
It is the insulin produced by your own body
Does insulin need to be refrigirated?
Yes, insulin needs to be kept in the refrigerator, but not frozen.
What organ in your body needs insculin?
Your Pancreas makes insulin to maintain your sugar levels. People with Type 1 diabetes' pancreases don't make insulin and must have injections. Type 2 diabetes people's pancreases don't make enough insulin to control sugar intake or keep up with the size of the body.
Does body weight increase from insulin injection?
No, body weight does not increase drom an insulin injection.
Why insulin is used?
Insulin is usually made in your body automatically; diabetes is when your body does not make enough insulin. So some people with diabetes have to take insulin to control their blood sugar.
How do you use an insulin pump correctly?
"When using an insulin pump, the reservoir needs to be filled with insulin. You do this by drawing insulin from a vial into the reservoir with the plunger, and then removing the needle."
Body does not produce or properly use insulin.?
If your body does not produce or properly use insulin you may be diagnosed with Diabetes.
Is glucose a hormone that regulates the body's production of insulin?
No, but insulin is a hormone that regulates the body's production of glucose.
What is the function of insulin and glucogen?
Insulin decrease body glucose level.Glucogon increases body glucose level.
