Insulin Depends on the Brain and Neurons

In the brain, there are some cells that are insulin sensitive. The majority of brain cells can just readily absorb glucose and use them for fuel. Insulin has other functions in the body than just allowing certain cells to uptake glucose. And one of the things is there's an enzyme which actually breaks down insulin, which also breaks down plaques in the brain.

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