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Question
A doctor has advised Sameer to reduce sugar intake in his diet and do regular exercise after checking his blood test reports. Which disease do you think Sameer is suffering from? Name the hormone responsible for this disease and the organ producing the hormone.
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Solution
Sameer is suffering from diabetes.
- Insulin
- Pancreas
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