Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Insulin Secretion

Insulin secretion is a process by which the body releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin plays an essential role in maintaining normal levels of sugar in the blood by helping to convert sugar into energy that can be used by cells throughout the body. Insulin is released in response to an increase in blood sugar l…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 62× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Insulin secretion is a process by which the body releases a hormone called insulin. Insulin plays an essential role in maintaining normal levels of sugar in the blood by helping to convert sugar into energy that can be used by cells throughout the body. Insulin is released in response to an increase in blood sugar levels, typically after eating. When insulin secretion is impaired, blood sugar levels remain elevated, leading to conditions such as diabetes. Thus, accurate and timely insulin secretion is essential to controlling blood sugar and preventing the onset of diseases like Type 2 diabetes. In addition, understanding insulin secretion can help medical professionals diagnose and treat diabetes and other hormone-related diseases.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 62 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Pancreas.

Journal editorial board
Giuseppe Maulucci · Italy Carlo Molino · United States Cosimo Sperti · Italy

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