Hormone A chemical substance produced in one part of the body that is released into the blood to control functions of another part or parts of the body. Examples include insulin, estrogen, and adrenaline/epinephrine. Related Articles: Ask the Pediatric EndocrinologistEpisode 11: A Real Diabetes Patient Story with JoeEpisode 12: Medications for Type 2 DiabetesEpisode 10: Staying Active with DiabetesEpisode 23: Diabetes & the Prevention of Kidney Disease
