Diabetes mellitus is a disease of sugar balance. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system gradually destroys the cells that produce insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the body's cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin. Insulin plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism. What is its role?

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Keshawn

5 April, 01:12

Diabetes mellitus is a disease of sugar balance. In type 1 diabetes, the body's immune system gradually destroys the cells that produce insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the body's cells become less responsive to the hormone insulin. Insulin plays a vital role in carbohydrate metabolism. What is its role?

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Urijah · Answer 1

Insulin converts the excess sugar in the blood to glycogen for storage

Explanation:

The end product of carbohydrate metabolism is simple (six carbon) sugar.

Insulin is the hormone that serves to regulate blood sugar by converting excess sugar in the blood to a stored form known as glycogen