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Where in the human body would you find the glands that secrets insulin?
sugar/glucosePancreas is the structure in the human body that is the usual source of insulin
Why does insulin decrease potassium levels in the body?
Insulin decreases potassium levels in the body by promoting the movement of potassium from the bloodstream into cells, where it is stored and utilized.
Why does insulin lower potassium levels in the body?
Insulin lowers potassium levels in the body by promoting the movement of potassium from the bloodstream into cells, where it is stored and utilized.
What is lack of insulin called?
Lack of insulin is called diabetes, specifically type 1 diabetes which is characterized by the body's inability to produce insulin. Without insulin, the body cannot regulate blood sugar levels and utilize glucose for energy properly.
Does insulin cause low potassium levels in the body?
Yes, insulin can cause low potassium levels in the body by promoting the movement of potassium from the bloodstream into cells.
What are some insulin dependent diabetes?
Type 2 and 3 is a type of insulin dependent diabetes. Insulin is used in all forms of diabetes for treatment but in type 3 diabetes the body has no means to produce the insulin needed b the body and without continuous injections of the drug the body will shutdown.
Is inulin bad for you?
No. Insulin is a natural body chemical produced by your pancreas, necessary for processing the sugar in your bloodstream. Not only is insulin good for you, it's one of the safest things you can inject into your body, if needed.
What is insulin used for?
The proper spelling is 'insulin', and it is used to treat diabetes. The insulin is needed to allow sugar from the blood stream to enter the cells in the body.
How is pancreatic dysfunction related to diabetes?
The pancreas is the organ that produces 'insulin', the hormone needed to regulate the body's sugar levels. If it is dysfunctional, your body may not be getting enough insulin or maybe even none at all. This instability in insulin levels will cause diabetes.
What happens to the body when insulin no longer works?
The body's blood cells cannot absorb the sugar/glucose needed to give energy.
Does sugar really calm the nerves?
Yes! While the insulin is delivering the sugar to where it is needed your body starts to calm.
Where does insulin in the body happen?
Insulin is produced in your pancreas.
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.
Body does not produce or properly use insulin.?
If your body does not produce or properly use insulin you may be diagnosed with Diabetes.
Why are some patients of diabetes treated by giving injections of insulin?
Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas, which regulates the sugar level in the blood. When this hormone is not synthesised in sufficient amounts naturally by the person's own body then the sugar level in their blood rises and the persons suffer from diabetes. Sometimes it is possible to control diabetes by diet alone, which means that injections are not needed, but most often insulin injections are needed to "top up" the body's own production of the hormone.
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.
