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At what glucose level is insulin released?
At what glucose level is insulin released?
At what glucose level is insulin released?
Insulin is normally secreted by the beta cells (a type of islet cell) of the pancreas. The stimulus for insulin secretion is a high blood glucose.. Although there is always a low level of insulin secreted by the pancreas, the amount secreted into the blood increases as the blood glucose rises. Usually healthy body maintains it at 90mg/dl.
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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