Insulin is a hormone that plays and important role in the body's metabolism by controlling blood sugar levels and other processes.
It is produced by beta cells in the pancreas and released it into the bloodstream after we eat to enable some body cells, such as muscle, fat, and heart cells, to absorb the sugar from the food we eat.
Insulin also helps store glucose in the liver as glycogen when it is not needed, so it can be released it when blood sugar levels are low or when more energy is needed.
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| Insulin sensitivity factor reflects how blood sugar levels fall after taking 1 unit of insulin. |
Source: medicalnewstoday
