Elevated concentrations of glucose in blood stimulate release of insulin, and insulin acts on cells thoughout the body to stimulate uptake, utilization and storage of glucose. The effects of insulin on glucose metabolism vary depending on the target tissue. Two important effects are:
Teresa Heinz, the wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and heir to a ketchup company fortune, has been flown by private jet from Nantucket to Boston for further treatment after having a seizure while on holiday at her family's vacation home.
Kerry Washington Personal Profile. Kerry Washington is a famous American actress, director and narrator. She was born on January 31, 1977 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. She is the daughter of Valerie Washington and Earl Washington. She started her career in 1994 by playing the role Heather in the TV series ABC Afterschool Special.