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Why is insulin important in our body?

Why is insulin important in our body?

Insulin is a vital hormone that controls how cells store sugar as energy. Additionally, it absorbs energy as well as manages the breakdown of fats and proteins.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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Why is type 1 diabetes not curable?

It is not curable because the pancrease do not produce the hormone insulin which can help in storing sugar

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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What does it mean when your glucose levels are 118?

It means you fall under the category prediabetes

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Does Sugar spikes our insulin?

Yes, high amount of sugar spikes insulin production in the body

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How can checking your blood sugar help treat type 1 diabetes?

By checking your blood sugar one will take medicines timely which will treat type1 diabetes

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At what glucose level is insulin released?

Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a high blood glucose.. Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Usually healthy body maintains it at 90mg/dl.

Last updated on 15 Mar 2023

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