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Where does insulin hormones come from?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Pancreas: Insulin is made by the pancreas.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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Pancreatic islet: The beta islet cells of the pancreas make insulin.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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