Endocrinology
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Cortisol
Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by your adrenal glands that mobilizes energy and helps regulate the immune system.
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Enteroendocrine cell
Enteroendocrine cells are hormone-producing cells scattered throughout the lining of the stomach, intestines, and pancreas.
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Insulin
Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that signals cells to absorb glucose from the bloodstream.
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Metformin
Metformin is a medication taken by mouth to lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes.