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- Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that helps regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels.
- It allows cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream to use it for energy or store it as glycogen in the liver and muscles.
- It prevents high blood sugar and plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism.
- A deficiency or improper functioning of insulin leads to diabetes mellitus, a condition where blood sugar remains abnormally high.
