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Insulin is a hormone, and as such is therefore a protein. If we ate/drank it, upon reaching the stomach, it would be broken down by pepsin and also the tertiary structure would be denatured by the Hydrochloric Acid.
Therefore we have to take it intravenously so it can travel directly through the blood stream, and reach its taken organ, usually the liver for glycogenesis.
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Which hormone is taken intravenously by diabetics?
The hormone taken by diabetics - is Insulin.
What is the only insulin that can be given intravenously?
Regular insulin is the only insulin that can be given by IV
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.
In diabetes insulin is administered intravenously explain why this hormone protein can't be taken orally?
Because it is a protein, it is digested, just like a sirloin steak is.
Can novolog insulin be given by iv?
NPH is a suspension. Only solutions should be given intravenously.
What type of insulin can be added to an iv solution?
Regular insulin is the type that can be added to an IV solution. It is the only type of insulin that can be given intravenously due to its rapid onset of action. Other types of insulin are not compatible for intravenous administration.
If glucose is administered intravenously to a patient with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, the patient will probably develop?
GlucosuriaType your answer here...
Can trazodone be taken intravenously?
No. Trazodone is only available in oral form.
Why insulin does not take oraly?
Insulin is a protein. If taken orall, it will be digested.
What is a drug taken by diabetics?
Insulin
What are parenteral admixtures?
compounds, usually of medical orientaion, that are intended to be taken intravenously. http://www.kingguide.com/
Does insulin have to be taken daily?
4 a day
