synthetic insulin

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• Insulin analog — An insulin analog is an altered form of insulin, different from any occurring in nature, but still available to the human body for performing the same action as human insulin in terms of glycemic control. Through genetic engineering of the… …   Wikipedia

• Insulin — This article is about the insulin protein. For uses of insulin in treating diabetes, see insulin therapy. Not to be confused with inulin. Insulin Computer generated image of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer, highlighting the threefold …   Wikipedia

• Insulin pump — Insulin pump, showing an infusion set loaded into spring loaded insertion device. A reservoir is attached to the infusion set (shown here removed from the pump) …   Wikipedia

• insulin analogues — a group of synthetic human insulins with specific alterations in their amino acid sequences designed to modify their rate of absorption from the injection site (subcutaneous tissue). Some are absorbed much more rapidly and have a shorter duration …   The new mediacal dictionary

• NPH insulin — (or neutral protamine Hagedorn) (also known as Humulin N, Novolin N, Novolin NPH, NPH Lletin II, and isophane insulin), is an intermediate acting insulin given to help control the blood sugar level of those with diabetes. NPH was created in 1936… …   Wikipedia

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• Minimed Paradigm — The Medtronic Minimed Paradigm 515 pump (RF receiver), Silhouette infusion set, and UltraLink blood sugar meter (RF transmitter). MiniMed Paradigm is a series of insulin pumps manufactured by Medtronic for patients with diabetes mellitus. The… …   Wikipedia

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