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Insulin production and diabetes
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that is necessary for cells to be able to use blood sugar.
Last reviewed February 2, 2023 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team..

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