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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The correct answer is  Insulin is a polypeptide hormone, secreted by b cells in the islets of Langerhans, which promotes glucose use, protein synthesis, and the formation and storage of neutral lipids; available in various preparations including genetically engineered human insulin, which is currently ored. Insulin is used parenterally in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology;24th edition; page no-432