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• Insulin (medication)
  '''Insulin (medication)''' ...hormone]] produced by [[beta cells]] in the [[pancreas]]. It regulates the metabolism of [[carbohydrates]], [[fats]], and [[protein]] by promoting the absorption
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• List of hormones
  == Insulin == ...hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose f
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• Niddm
  '''NIDDM''' (Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) '''Etymology:''' The term NIDDM is an acronym derived from Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. It was first used in medical literature in the
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• Insulin analog
  == Insulin Analog == ...the body's natural pattern of insulin release. These modifications to the insulin molecule allow it to be absorbed at different rates, giving it different ph
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• Insulin-like growth factor 1
  '''Insulin-like growth factor 1''' (pronounced: in-su-lin-like growth fak-tor one), al ...rom its structural similarity to [[insulin]], a hormone that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein by promoting the absorption of glucose
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• C-peptide
  ...he fact that it is a "connecting peptide" that links the A and B chains of insulin in the proinsulin molecule. ...ting", referring to the peptide's role in connecting the A and B chains of insulin. The term "peptide" comes from the Greek word "peptos", meaning "digested",
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• Glycogenesis
  ...is regulated by several hormones, including [[insulin]] and [[glucagon]]. Insulin promotes glycogenesis, while glucagon inhibits it. * [[Carbohydrate metabolism]]
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• Chromium
  ...ed for its potential role in the human body's insulin regulation and lipid metabolism. ...lism]], and [[insulin signaling]]. It is believed to enhance the action of insulin, the hormone responsible for regulating the amount of glucose in the body.
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• Blood sugar regulation
  ...ding [[insulin]] and [[glucagon]], which are produced by the [[pancreas]]. Insulin lowers blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells, ...sugar levels due to the body's inability to produce enough insulin or use insulin effectively.
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• Adipokines
  ...ological processes, such as [[energy metabolism]], [[inflammation]], and [[insulin resistance]]. Some of the most well-known adipokines include [[leptin]], [[ ...adipokines are often found in individuals with obesity, which can lead to insulin resistance and increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiova
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• Netoglitazone
  ...[Type 2 diabetes]]. It is an [[antidiabetic]] agent that functions as an [[insulin]] sensitizer. ...e and lipid metabolism. This binding increases the sensitivity of cells to insulin, allowing more glucose to be taken up from the bloodstream and lowering blo
  2 KB (227 words) - 04:37, 7 February 2024
• Postprandial dip
  ...his is often exacerbated by the release of certain [[hormones]], such as [[insulin]], which can further contribute to feelings of fatigue. * [[Metabolism]]
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• Amylin
  ...trient stimuli. The term "amylin" is derived from the words "amyloid" and "insulin" due to its identification in insulinoma amyloid deposits. ...ld into many different shapes, and "insulin", a hormone that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
  2 KB (225 words) - 06:04, 4 February 2024
• Diabetes (journal)
  ...oldest and most respected journals in the field of [[endocrinology]] and [[metabolism]]. ...m of diabetes mellitus that results from the autoimmune destruction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas.
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• Fatty acid metabolism
  == Fatty Acid Metabolism == '''Fatty acid metabolism''' involves the synthesis and degradation of [[fatty acids]] and their deri
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• Lipogenesis
  ...ing [[Insulin|insulin]], [[Glucagon|glucagon]], and [[Cortisol|cortisol]]. Insulin promotes lipogenesis, while glucagon and cortisol inhibit it. In addition, * [[Metabolism]]
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• Ciglitazone
  ...tory protein involved in transcription of genes regulating glucose and fat metabolism. ...and making the cells more responsive to insulin. This results in decreased insulin resistance, which can help control blood glucose levels in patients with ty
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• Portal hypothesis
  ...e [[portal vein]], and how this connection influences the development of [[insulin resistance]] and [[type 2 diabetes]]. ...bstances from the gut to the liver via the portal vein can lead to hepatic insulin resistance. This, in turn, can result in an increase in hepatic glucose pro
  2 KB (232 words) - 12:06, 10 February 2024
• Anti-diabetic drug
  === Insulin === ...e that is central to regulating energy and glucose metabolism in the body. Insulin causes cells in the liver, muscle, and fat tissue to take up glucose from t
  2 KB (264 words) - 12:01, 10 February 2024
• Ibutamoren
  Ibutamoren is used to stimulate the production of [[growth hormone]] and [[insulin-like growth factor 1]] (IGF-1) without affecting the levels of other hormon ...term use may lead to increased risk of [[diabetes]] and changes in [[lipid metabolism]].
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