Insulin in DemandPeople often say, “I have low blood sugar and I need to eat something. » This is attributed to the production of insulin. Common misconceptions may suggest that diabetics are the only victims facing insulin, when in fact all mammals unknowingly encounter insulin production on a daily basis. Every form of glucose the body absorbs must be transformed into a form the body can use. We can think of insulin as a key that releases sugars (glucose). Without insulin, a buildup of glucose builds up in the blood, which inhibits energy production. Without the insulin that releases sugars, the body is forced to find other sources of energy; Simply put, the body eats itself. In today's society, type 2 diabetes is becoming more and more common. As obesity is increasing, its positive correlation with type 2 diabetes is also increasing. This disease, which has been in the spotlight, has paved the way for more research into insulin, its production and ways to avoid this life-changing disease. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas. The pancreas contains three types of cells: α, β and σ (Striegel, Hara and Periwal 1). Alpha (α) cells produce a hormone called glucagon. Glucagon is the antidote to insulin, meaning its function is not to lower blood sugar levels, but to bring them back to normal. Beta (β) cells secrete insulin. Delta (σ) cells, which produce somatostatin, regulate both insulin and glucagon to stabilize the body's energy amounts. These types... . middle of paper ... which kills beta cells. Cytokines are another type of receptor that controls the life cycle of cells; they signal the cell's nucleus when to begin apoptosis (cell death). In many cases of pre-diabetes, cytokine responses were premature and led to unnecessary cell death. If this islet protection technique were used, it could potentially be used to prevent type 2 diabetes (1-9). Insulin is an essential hormone used in daily life. With its ability to release glucose (sugars) in a form the body can use, insulin is essential for converting and regulating energy. More research can be done to pinpoint exactly what causes diseases such as diabetes thanks to the many tools available to scientists today. With new research methods coming, the future is hopeful not only for diabetics but also for other people suffering from life-threatening illnesses..