Insulin : Insulin is a type of hormone that is produced naturally inside the body. It is also produced artificially outside. The job of insulin is to control the level of glucose in the blood. Some diabetes patients need insulin. It helps in regulating blood sugar levels and many other functions of the body.
Both production and absorption of insulin are necessary to keep the body active. If there is any problem in this process, the body gets tired and starts feeling helpless. A study published in the Journal of Endocrinological Investigation states that 15.5 to 46.5% of adults in the world suffer from insulin resistance in some way or the other. In such a situation, let us know how the insulin given to diabetes patients is made…
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What does insulin do when it enters the body?
1. Controls the sugar level in blood.
2. Saves fat in the body and uses it when needed.
3. Delivers energy to every cell of the body, meaning it carries glucose to every cell in limited quantity.
4. Insulin keeps the metabolism correct.
How insulin is produced in the body
Insulin is produced in the pancreas. After eating, when the amount of sugar and glucose in the blood increases, insulin is released to control the increased sugar. In the pancreas of type-1 diabetes, the beta cells that produce insulin are destroyed, due to which insulin cannot be produced. Insulin is produced in the body of those who have type-2 diabetes, but it is not effective. In such a situation, it is needed to control the glucose level.
How is insulin produced outside the body?
1. Genetic engineering- The insulin gene is inserted into bacteria or yeast, causing them to produce the insulin protein.
2. Fermentation- Bacteria or yeast are grown in large tanks and insulin is produced.
3. Purification- Insulin is purified and separated from other residues.
4. Crystallization- Pure insulin is converted into crystals.
5. Filtration and Packaging- Insulin is filled into vials or cartridges and prepared for diabetic patients.
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