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What is Insulin and Why Does It Matter?

April 18, 2019 by Jennifer Leave a Comment

  What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone created in the pancreas used to manage blood sugar - also known as glucose. When carbohydrates enter the bloodstream, they raise glucose levels. Glucose is vital for cell development, but glucose needs insulin in order to penetrate the cells. Too much glucose can … [Read more...]

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