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Insulin becomes generally available for use by people with diabetes.
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Insulin
Peptide hormone
Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets encoded in humans by the insulin (INS) gene. It is the main anabolic hormone of the body. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose from the…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Diabetes
Group of endocrine diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels
Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a group of common endocrine diseases characterized by sustained high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough of the hormone insulin, or the cells of the body becoming unresponsive to…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)