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Insulin Injections for Diabetes - Slideshow

Developed by Nancy Needhima, M.Phil (English) | Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Oct 25, 2010

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» Hormone secreted by the Islets of Langerhans of the pancreas

»Sustainer of glucose in the blood

» Guards against Fat and prevents organs from exhausting energy

» Energy saver Drop in insulin production results in Diabetes mellitus or diabetes.

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