Health and Wellness - Myths & Facts - Hormones: Episode 42

Hormones are essential for life and your health. One such hormone is insulin. This vital hormone helps regulate blood sugars in the body, which is a very complicated process. Few are aware of the role insulin plays in the management and prevention of diabetes. Although the discovery of insulin in 1921 revolutionized the treatment of diabetes, inadequate access to insulin and diabetes care remains a problem in many countries a century later. Insulin usage and its role in diabetes management are surrounded by various myths. Today we discuss the role of insulin in the management of diabetes.