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Diabetes Care Program of Nova Scotia

This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. Insulin is a hormone made by the body. It helps control blood glucose (sugar) levels. Insulin is like a key that opens the locks on the body’s cells to allow glucose to get inside. Glucose is used for energy.

Print Code: PL-0146
Please note, print copies of this pamphlet must be ordered through the IWK from the Queen's Printer.

This pamphlet is also available in:

French: PL-0146-FR Insuline
Arabic: PL-0146-AR الإنسولين

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