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Term:
Insulin
Description:
1. Hormone secreted by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas; it regulates the metabolism of glucose and, secondarily, intermediary processes in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Inadequate insulin levels lead to too-high glucose levels and other disturbances of metabolism, often associated with diabetes mellitus.
2. Drug made from the natural hormones and used to treat diabetes mellitus.
Symptoms:
n/a
Treatment:
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advice before trying to administer any type of treatment.
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