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Insulin is a peptide hormone composed of two polypeptide chains, A and B, linked by disulfide bonds. It is synthesized in the pancreas's beta cells and plays a crucial role in regulating glucose metabolism by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells. Insulin also influences fat and protein metabolism, promoting the storage of nutrients and inhibiting their breakdown. Key elements of insulin include its structure, function in glucose homeostasis, and its role in metabolic processes.
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Elements required for the action of insulin?
chromium
What is lantus insulin?
It is a long acting insulin.
How many elements in insulin?
Six carbon atoms, twelve hydrogen atoms, six oxygen atoms, so twenty-four total atoms in one glucose molecule.
Diabetes is a result of the insufficient production of what?
insulin in the pancreas
What is the chemical formula for insulin?
The chemical formula of insulin is C256H381N65O79S6
What specific hormone corrects a hyperglycemic state?
Insulin
Can NPH and Regular insulin be mixed?
yes...because regular insulin and Isophane Insulin(NPH) is a human-made form of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced naturally by pancreas
Why use insulin pump?
An insulin pump can be used as an alternative to multiple daily injections of insulin by insulin syringe.This method is known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy.
Is the insulin made by E.coli better or worse than insulin made by human?
The insulin that we engineer bacteria to make (E.colidoes not naturally make insulin) is identical to human insulin.
What is the only insulin that can be given intravenously?
Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be given by IV
Is there pig pee in the insulin?
No . . . human insulin is made from pig insulin, quite often.
What types of insulin can be given intravenously?
ONLY REGULAR insulin can be given IV.Rapid-insulin analogs (insulin aspart, insulin lispro and insulin glulisine) may also be administered intravenously for glycemic control in selected clinical situations under appropriate medical supervision.
