insuline

Example:People with diabetes often take insulin to regulate their blood sugar levels.

Definition:A hormone produced by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that regulates the metabolism and absorption of sugar, and helps cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream; also known as insulin, a drug used to treat diabetes.

Example:Glucagon is another hormone produced by the pancreas, but it works to raise blood sugar levels, unlike insulin which lowers them.

Definition:A hormone produced by the alpha cells of the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by stimulating the conversion of stored glycogen into glucose.