Insulin is a hormone secreted by pancreas, which can convert glucose in blood into energy and store it in the body. The role of insulin is very important, it can help the human body to control blood sugar levels and maintain the normal state of the body. If there is a problem with insulin secretion, it may lead to serious diseases such as diabetes. Therefore, insulin is of great significance in medicine.
The production and secretion of insulin are mainly completed by islet B cells, which often change due to overeating or physical state change. When the body ingests food, the secretion of insulin will increase immediately, which will promote the storage of glucose in muscle and fat cells. Then, when the blood sugar concentration drops, the secretion of insulin will also decrease accordingly, keeping the blood sugar level stable. At the same time, insulin can also inhibit the release of glucose from the liver and prevent hyperglycemia.
Insulin secretion is influenced by factors other than diet. For example, lifestyle, genes, age, obesity, drugs and other factors may affect the quantity and quality of insulin secretion. If the body secretes too much or too little insulin, it may lead to serious health problems, such as diabetes. Therefore, people need to pay attention to maintain good living habits, moderate diet, good exercise, etc., in order to promote the normal secretion of insulin in the body.