BreastCancer.org

mobile

Search

Back to Dictionary: I

insulin

(IN-suh-lin)

A hormone made by the pancreas. It controls the amount of sugar in the blood. It also helps control the fat in your body.

Audio contributed by: Katie Wagner

Who We Are

Breastcancer.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the most reliable, complete, and up-to-date information about breast cancer and breast health as well as an active and supportive online community.