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Insulin and blood glucose

Insulin and blood glucose

Comparison of healthy insulin action, low insulin production in type 1 diabetes, and reduced cell response to insulin in type 2 diabetes

Insulin is a protein hormone produced by the pancreas. It lowers blood glucose concentration by increasing glucose uptake into cells and stimulating the liver and muscles to convert glucose into glycogen.

7.4.3 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes Lesson

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /7.4.3 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel GCSE Biology 7.4.3 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with the foundational topics and build up to the higher-tier material.

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