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Thursday, October 23, 2008

What Is Glucose

 Glucose is a sugar that comes from the foods we eat, and it's also formed and stored inside the body. It's the main source of energy for the cells of the body, and it's carried to each cell through the blood. Glucose concentration in the blood is automatically regulated. The hormone insulin is crucial for this.

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