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Insulin Regulation

Meaning

Insulin Regulation is the complex physiological process by which the body maintains glucose homeostasis, primarily orchestrated by the pancreatic beta-cell secretion of the peptide hormone insulin. This regulatory mechanism ensures that blood glucose levels remain within a narrow, non-toxic range, facilitating the uptake and storage of glucose into muscle, fat, and liver cells for energy or future use. Proper insulin regulation is fundamental to metabolic health, and its disruption is the hallmark of conditions like insulin resistance and diabetes mellitus.