Frequently asked question: What does insulin do?

Insulin ensures that glucose can enter the body's cells.
This way the amount of glucose in your blood stays within normal levels.. Not all body's cells need insulin to absorb glucose. Cells in your brain, the retinas in your eyes, your kidneys, adrenal glands and nerve fibres can do this independently.

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