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Which form of insulin is a clear solution?
Rapid-acting insulins such as insulin lispro, insulin aspart, and insulin glulisine are clear solutions. These insulins are designed to work quickly after injection, making them suitable for controlling blood sugar levels before or after meals.
Why is pig insulin being used as a substitute of human insulin?
Pig insulin is used as a substitute for human insulin in some cases because it is similar in structure and function to human insulin, making it effective in managing diabetes. Additionally, using pig insulin can be more cost-effective and readily available for some patients compared to human insulin.
What would happen to insulin in the stomach if it was to be swallowed as a tablet?
Insulin would likely be broken down by stomach acid and enzymes, rendering it ineffective. Insulin is a protein hormone that needs to be injected to bypass digestion and enter the bloodstream directly to be effective in managing blood sugar levels.
How was insulin produced before genetically modified?
Before genetically modified organisms, insulin was primarily produced from the pancreas of slaughtered pigs and cows. The insulin was extracted, purified, and then administered to diabetes patients. This method was less efficient and more expensive compared to the production of genetically modified insulin.
What happens when Insulin injections are given without food?
Your blood sugar drops. Assuming you are a diabetic, which would be the only reason you would take insulin, your blood sugar would go down. If you aren't a diabetic and you are taking insulin this could drop your blood sugar to dangerous levels. Causing you to pass out.
Is insulin lipid or water soluble?
No it is not a lipid. Insulin is made up of proteins. It cannot be injected orally.
Why is isotonic dextrose solution injected to patients suffering from insulin shock?
One of the problems with "insulin shock"is the patients blood glucose is too low. By using D5W (Not really isotonic), you can slowly infuse dextrose to raise the blood sugar and control it so it doesn't rebound too high.
Why must hormones like insulin and oxytocin be injected?
You can't take insulin by mouth because the acids in your stomach would destroy it. http://www.healthline.com/sw/khs-using-injected-insulin
Is insulin lipid?
No it is not a lipid. Insulin is made up of proteins. It cannot be injected orally.
What is the maximum insulin dosage?
4000 units in patients with insulin antibodies
What are the units injected by a diabetic?
It's an agreed amount of insulin.
Will insulin kill if injected into vein?
As a type 1 diabetic and nurse, I can tell you it can kill you, but only because it drops your blood sugar very quickly. At some hospitals, nurses will actually inject insulin into a patients iv line in order to get bg down fast. If you think you have injected into a vein, check glucose levels every few minutes, and go ahead and treat for a low.
Why you give insulin orally?
You don't give insulin orally ! Insulin needs to be injected into the patient's bloodstream. The acids in the stomach would break down the insulin - rendering it useless.
How is extracted insulin purified?
Extracted insulin is purified through a series of processes including filtration, chromatography, and crystallization. These techniques separate the insulin protein from other cellular components, ensuring a highly purified final product that is safe for use in patients with diabetes.
Why do diabetics inject insulin into the skin and not directly into the bloodstream?
It is not injected into the skin, it is injected into fat. If it was injected into the bloodstream it would act too quickly and most likely kill you.
Can you give insulin to comfort care patients?
NO
Being a diabetic is it possible to inject insulin in your scalp and get a sufficient effect from it?
Insulin is supposed to be injected into fat for it to work properly, so no.
