Insulin

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Across
  1. 2. Pancreatic hormone that lowers blood glucose by promoting cellular uptake
  2. 4. Abnormally low blood glucose level
  3. 7. Long-acting basal insulin with no pronounced peak
  4. 10. Elevated serum potassium level commonly seen in diabetic ketoacidosis
  5. 11. Life-threatening complication of diabetes caused by insulin deficiency and metabolic acidosis
  6. 12. Acidic byproduct formed when fat is broken down for energy in insulin deficiency
  7. 13. Chemical messenger released into the bloodstream to regulate body functions
Down
  1. 1. Type of insulin that can be administered intravenously
  2. 3. Abnormally high blood glucose level
  3. 5. Endocrine organ that produces insulin and glucagon
  4. 6. Process by which cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream
  5. 8. Chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency or resistance
  6. 9. Rapid-acting insulin analog used for mealtime glucose control