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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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Where does insulin in the body happen?
Insulin is produced in your pancreas.
Does insulin need to be refrigirated?
Yes, insulin needs to be kept in the refrigerator, but not frozen.
Does body weight increase from insulin injection?
No, body weight does not increase drom an insulin injection.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Is insulin catabolic or anabolic?
Insulin is primarily anabolic, as it promotes the storage of nutrients and building of tissues such as muscle and fat. However, insulin can also have catabolic effects on certain tissues such as the liver by inhibiting glucose production.
Does insulin have fungi?
No. Insulin is a hormone produced by cells in the body of animals.
What disorder arises from having a defective pancreas?
A pancreas that does not produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs is the direct cause of diabetes mellitus.
