What is insulin?

Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas, a gland found near the stomach. Insulin helps glucose efficiently enter the bloodstream of the body. Glucose is nothing but a sugar present in carbohydrates. Lack of Insulin in the body reduces the problems related to Diabetes. It helps to balance the blood glucose levels of the body. Insulin stores additional glucose in the liver, fat and muscles, and it also regulates fats, proteins and the metabolism of carbohydrates.