Insulin (IN-su-lin) at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Insulin (IN-su-lin)? A hormone made by the islet cells of the pancreas. Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood by moving it into the cells, where it can be used by the body for energy.

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