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Name the hormone which is injected to a diabetic patient.

Insulin is the hormone injected to a patient with diabetes.

Explanation: This disease occurs due to high blood sugar level. This is due to inability of pancreatic glands to secrete sufficient amount of insulin. Injection of insulin hormone helps in its treatment. To regulate its level a feedback mechanism occur that makes sure that hormones are secreted in precise quantities and at right time.


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