insulin
Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.sə.lɪn]
Word
Context: "health"
(noun) a special hormone made by the pancreas that helps our body use sugar from food for energy. It helps control the level of sugar in the blood. If someone has diabetes, they might need to take insulin to help their body do this.
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Insulin helps people with diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
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Without insulin, the body can struggle to balance blood sugar, leading to serious health problems.
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How does insulin work in the body?
Context: "medicine"
(noun) a medication made from insulin that some people inject to control their blood sugar levels. This is especially common for people with diabetes who need help maintaining their health.
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She takes her insulin every day to keep her blood sugar stable.
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He doesn't use insulin because his diabetes is managed through diet and exercise.
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What type of insulin does your doctor recommend for you?
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