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Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert glucose, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. Insulin allows cells to use glucose for fuel and is secreted by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. The release of insulin from the pancreas is stimulated by increased blood glucose, vagal nerve stimulation, and other factors. Insulin is obtained from various animals and available in a variety of preparations. Commercial insulin preparations differ in a number of ways, including differences in the animal species from which they are obtained; their purity, concentration, and solubility; and the time of onset and duration of their biologic action. An oral hypoglycemic agent is not a form of insulin therapy.

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Restoring blood flow to the legs reduces pain, improves quality of life for people with peripheral artery disease

Restoring blood flow to the legs reduces pain, improves quality of life for people with peripheral artery disease

7 Nov 2022
Administering steroids during heart surgery does not improve post-operative outcomes in infants

Administering steroids during heart surgery does not improve post-operative outcomes in infants

7 Nov 2022
Bypass surgery linked to fewer amputations in people with severe peripheral artery disease

Bypass surgery linked to fewer amputations in people with severe peripheral artery disease

7 Nov 2022
High-intensity treatment strategy for heart failure reduces the risk of death or hospital readmission

High-intensity treatment strategy for heart failure reduces the risk of death or hospital readmission

7 Nov 2022
Exercise program improves insulin action in the brain

Exercise program improves insulin action in the brain

7 Nov 2022
Election canvassers want Latinos to know voting is good for their health

Election canvassers want Latinos to know voting is good for their health

7 Nov 2022
New study provides more clarity about giving steroids during pediatric open-heart surgery

New study provides more clarity about giving steroids during pediatric open-heart surgery

6 Nov 2022
Exercising in the afternoon or at night best for blood sugar control

Exercising in the afternoon or at night best for blood sugar control

6 Nov 2022
Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

Environmental toxicants contribute to obesity and metabolic disease

4 Nov 2022
NIH awards $2.1 million grant to UMass Amherst epidemiologist

NIH awards $2.1 million grant to UMass Amherst epidemiologist

2 Nov 2022
Is maternal caffeine consumption associated with child growth, and are such associations present in low-consumption groups?

Is maternal caffeine consumption associated with child growth, and are such associations present in low-consumption groups?

1 Nov 2022
Pancreatic cancer could be detected up to three years earlier than current diagnoses

Pancreatic cancer could be detected up to three years earlier than current diagnoses

1 Nov 2022
Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?

Does maternal obesity impact fetal brain development?

31 Oct 2022
Does maternal insulin tolerance during pregnancy influence child adiposity?

Does maternal insulin tolerance during pregnancy influence child adiposity?

27 Oct 2022
Researchers find a switch to regulate the diabetes-causing gene

Researchers find a switch to regulate the diabetes-causing gene

27 Oct 2022
Study finds sexual dimorphism in the development of vascular insulin resistance induced by obesogenic lifestyle

Study finds sexual dimorphism in the development of vascular insulin resistance induced by obesogenic lifestyle

27 Oct 2022
Low-carb diet may be a useful approach for preventing and treating Type 2 diabetes

Low-carb diet may be a useful approach for preventing and treating Type 2 diabetes

26 Oct 2022
Probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the risk of frailty syndrome among the elderly

Probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the risk of frailty syndrome among the elderly

26 Oct 2022
New evidence on how intermittent fasting impacts women's reproductive hormones

New evidence on how intermittent fasting impacts women's reproductive hormones

25 Oct 2022
Discovery could affect the search for new Alzheimer's drugs

Discovery could affect the search for new Alzheimer's drugs

25 Oct 2022

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