Erythropoietin: Production, Purpose, Test Levels Erythropoietin is a big word What does it do? Here’s what you should know about this hormone, including how it affects your red blood cell levels
Insulin: What It Is, What It Does, How To Take It Side Effects What is insulin? Insulin is a naturally occurring hormone your pancreas makes that’s essential for allowing your body to use sugar (glucose) for energy If your pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or your body doesn’t use insulin properly, it leads to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) This results in diabetes