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Q.  What is diabetes?
 A.  Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases resulting in too much glucose (sugar) in the blood.

​Q.  What is insulin and why do I need it?
A.  Insulin is a hormone produced by your pancreatic beta cells.  You need insulin because it regulates blood glucose levels, helps to build fat, and is required for the growth of many tissues and organs.


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