FSS005 Layover: Insulin

Have you ever wondered: what is insulin and how does it work? Insulin is an incredibly important molecule, maintaining healthy blood glucose levels in our bodies and saving lives in the management of diabetes. Your Flyover State Science team dives into what insulin is, how it is produced, its affects on the body, and how therapeutic insulin is made. This special Layover episode is setting the stage for next week's full length episode on type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Stay tuned! Episode References https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21204007 https://www.nobelprize.org/educational/medicine/insulin/discovery-insulin.html