How does insulin control key pathways?

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Insulin is a powerful hormone released to reduced blood glucose concentrations. It acts to promote storage of glucose, proteins and fats and it has actions on the liver, muscle and adipose tissue.
Carbohydrates
Insulin achieves a reduction in blood glucose by stimulating glucose uptake, storage of glucose as glycogen