Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Insulin ensures the body cells with glucose.
Unsufficient production of the hormone brings to energy famine or, as they say, diabetes. Until the 18th century it was an incurable decease. The major medicine fighting against it – insulin, was suggested for use by Professor Frederick Banting and officially registered in 1921.
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