What is the Role of Insulin, and How Does it Help Your Body?

What is the Role of Insulin, and How Does it Help Your Body?

Role of Insulin Pancreas regulates blood glucose levels by secreting Insulin After food intake, Carbohydrates breaks down to Glucose in Small Intestines Cell Lining in Small Intestine absorb glucose and pass it into blood stream Beta Cells in Pancreas detects rising glucose levels Beta cells release Insulin in blood stream Insulin Hormone helps your cells use Glucose and get energy A lack of effective insulin plays a key role in the development of diabetes Resulting in blood sugar levels higher than normal