What are the effects of insulin?

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Low blood sugar, synthesis of protein, fat. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the human islet, according to the level of blood sugar, the body will secrete the corresponding insulin. That is, the human body high blood sugar, secretion of insulin will be a little more. Low blood sugar, secretion of insulin will be less, or no secretion, the two with better. Diabetes, especially type 1 diabetes, islet function has basically lost. Therefore, insulin must be used to lower blood sugar. Insulin is the only type of insulin that can lower blood sugar in the body. Therefore, type 1 diabetics need insulin. Type 2 diabetics need insulin at the later stage of the disease, when islet function deteriorates. Therefore, the main function of insulin is to lower blood sugar. However, while lowering blood sugar, it can also synthesize proteins and fats in the body.

What are the effects of insulin?



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