Human Physiology
Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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The value of one-hour level of insulin after glucose ingestion.

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Diabetes is a condition when the glucose level of the blood is too high than the normal range. Glucose is the primary source of energy production on a large scale via cellular respiration. Excess of blood glucose is harmful to the body as it causes diabetes and affects the proper functioning of the body.

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