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2. Insulin is a naturally occurring protein produced by the pancreas and released into the bloodstream to make sure that the excess glucose is taken up by the skeletal muscles and body fat. Moreover, insulin prevents the liver from producing glucose from fats. Any deficiency of Insulin which may occur due to various reasons may result in upsetting the body’s delicate metabolism. This disturbance in metabolic activity results in diabetes and these patients need supplemental doses of insulin.

3. HOW DOES INSULIN WORK?

4. TYPES OF INSULIN There 3 things that you need to know when you are prescribed insulin. These 3 things differentiate different types of insulin and they are, onset of action, a peak time, and a duration time. * The onset is how fast the insulin starts working after you take it. * The peak is the time the insulin reaches to its maximum action in reducing glucose before it starts wearing off. * The duration is how long the insulin lasts-the length of time it keeps lowering your blood glucose

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