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Its Specifically Used By Diabetics Crossword Clue

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noun

• hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells

32%9Used to improve glycemic control in diabetics
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• an oral antidiabetic drug (trade names DiaBeta and Micronase) that stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas

32%8 Commonly used as a sugar substitute for diabetics
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