A 51-amino acid pancreatic hormone that plays a major role in the regulation of glucose metabolism, directly by suppressing endogenous glucose production and indirectly by suppressing glucagon secretion and lipolysis. (MeSH. 2024. Insulin. https://meshb-prev.nlm.nih.gov/record/ui?ui=D007328)
A practice or arrangement where a company or government agency provides a guarantee of compensation for specified loss, damage, illness, or death in return for payment of a premium. Essentially, it’s a way to manage risk and protect against financial losses. (FAOLEX. 2025. Glossary https://www.fao.org/faolex/)
