Insulin: A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar glucosein the blood. Insulin permits cells to use glucose for energy. Cells cannot utilize glucose without insulin.

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Insulin: A natural hormone made by the pancreas that controls the level of the sugar glucosein the blood. Insulin permits cells to use glucose for energy. Cells cannot utilize glucose without insulin.