Mrs. Ballinger, who is newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, requires insulin administration. During a teaching session, Mrs. Ballinger's nurse explains that insulin decreases the blood sugar, or the amount of ____________________ in the blood.?
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
glucose
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