Above picture. Just behind the liver the pancreas is located. In the pancreas insulin is made. Insulin is used by the body to store and utilize glucose.

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What is insulin?



The hormone insulin is made in the pancreas gland in the abdomen. Insulin regulates the use of glucose within the body. If the pancreas does not make any insulin or not enough then the result is type 1 diabetes.



Glucose is extremely important to the human body as it acts as a fuel. When there is not enough glucose in the body then blood sugar levels will rise. This causes the glucose present in the body to be secreted into urine.



Nowadays, type 1 diabetes is often treated (not cured) with injections of insulin. Dr. Fredrick Banting is the scientist responsible for this discovery. Insulin injections raise the insulin level of the body. This makes up for the lack of insulin in the body, in turn, causing the blood sugar level to lower.



Treatment for diabetes depends on the individual. Insulin injections, eating a well-balanced diet and exercising are all important steps in treating type 1 diabetes.

Below picture. The hormone, insulin, is made by the pancreas and is needed in order for cells to be able to use blood sugar.

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