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How does insulin lower blood sugar levels?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 8+ Yrs

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Insulin helps blood sugar enter the body's cells so it can be used for energy. Insulin also signals the liver to store blood sugar for later use.

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