Hello, I was wondering how much insulin do healthy people produce? I'm wondering if they have done any scientific studies on this and what results they got. I'm thinking that a normal person would produce much more than a diabetic. I'm a type two and I know I produce very little insulin when I need it. So how much exactly do normal people make throughout the day? I guess they would produce different amounts depending on the food they've eaten and any exercise they are doing. I'm kind of looking for a middle of the road figure so I can compare to myself. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
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Hello, You ask a very difficult question! I really don't think your question can be answered. Sugar metabolism is a very complex process and is dependent on a number of factors. How much insulin a normal person will make is constantly changing throughout the day and night and of course it will be different for everyone. It depends on the persons age, whether they're male or female, how much exercise they do, diet and any stress they might be experiencing. The pancreas has so many demands placed on it and that can vary from moment to moment.
I can imagine that growing teenage boys would make a lot of insulin because they eat everything in site. On the other hand teenage girls tend to eat less trying to watch their figures and so they would produce a lot less insulin. On the other hand, if you are an adult male who is a construction worker, you would produce a lot throughout the day. If you are a person who sites at a desk all day, you insulin requirements would be entirely different. As you know, the amount of insulin a diabetic takes varies by individual as well. So, I don't think it is possible to know how much insulin a healthy person produces. You might as your doctor or diabetes manager and see what they have to say.
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