insulin

• Hormônio produzido pelas ilhotas de Langerhans no pâncreas que regula o acúmulo de glicogênio no fígado e acelera a oxidação do açúcar nas células; também se refere ao medicamento à base desse hormônio usado no tratamento do diabetes.

A hormone secreted by the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that regulates the storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates the oxidation of sugar in cells.

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1. Hormone regulating blood sugarB2formalmedical

   A hormone produced by the pancreas that controls the amount of glucose in the blood and helps cells absorb sugar for energy.

   Hormônio que regula o açúcar no sangue

   • People with type 1 diabetes need daily insulin injections.
   • Insulin helps convert sugar into energy for the body's cells.
   • The doctor adjusted her insulin dosage based on her blood sugar levels.