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Peptides and Their Effects on Our Body
Therapeutic peptides are relatively short chains of amino acids that constitute a class of pharmaceutical agents. These include the naturally occurring human hormones insulin, vasopressin, and oxytocin. The discovery of insulin…
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Insulin and How It Interacts with Our Body
Insulin is a hormone critical for regulation of blood sugar. When insulin is active in the body it lowers blood sugar, moving it into tissues such as the liver, muscles, and…
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CGM or Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Commonly used continuous glucose monitors (CGM) are small devices with a tiny needle that measures the glucose (sugar) level in the interstital fluid under your skin. They can be applied to…