In a leap forward that could transform how diabetes is managed, scientists have developed 3D-printed human pancreatic islets that may one day replace daily insulin injections with a more natural, long ...

Long-acting insulin helps people with diabetes maintain normal blood sugar levels throughout the day. Unlike short-acting insulin, it never peaks, keeping an even sugar level in your blood. When you ...

MAYVILLE -- We've heard a lot about people using 3D printers for good amid the coronavirus pandemic -- from masks, to face shields. A group of boys in Mayville put them to use well before the arrival ...

Insulin is a protein chain or peptide hormone. There are 51 amino acids in an insulin molecule. It has a molecular weight of 5808 Da. Insulin is produced in the islets of Langerhans in the pancreas.

Insulin is a hormone your body makes that helps it control your blood sugar level and metabolism — the process that turns the food you eat into energy. Your pancreas makes insulin and releases it into ...