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How does insulin regulate blood sugar?

How does insulin regulate blood sugar?

Insulin helps blood sugar enter the body's cells so it can be used for energy. Insulin also signals the liver to store blood sugar for later use.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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How do different types of insulin work?

Insulin is grouped according to how long it works in the body. Rapid or short acting insulin helps reduce blood glucose levels at meal times and intermediate or long-acting insulin helps with managing the body's general needs. Both help manage blood glucose levels.

Last updated on 28 Sep 2023

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At what sugar level is insulin required?

Insulin is required usually above 200 blood sugar levels. However, the doctor decides when to start insulin.

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Can the pancreas start producing insulin again?

Yes, specially in case of early type 2 diabetes.

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What is the process of converting C-peptide to insulin?

Proinsulin is converted into insulin in the pancreas before it is released into the bloodstream. The C peptide that is removed

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What is the C peptide range in type 1 diabetes?

C peptide levels are associated with diabetes type and duration of disease

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