Insulin production and diabetes

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Insulin production and diabetes:

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is necessary for cells to be able to use blood sugar.

Reviewed last on: 9/1/2008
Jennifer K. Mannheim, CRNP, private practice in Autism Treatment and Research, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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