Humulin
Humulin
Humulin (pronounced: hew-muh-lin) is a brand of insulin, a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood. It is used to treat diabetes, a chronic disease that affects the body's ability to process sugar.
Etymology
The term "Humulin" is a portmanteau of the words "human" and "insulin", indicating that it is a form of insulin made for human use. It was first introduced by the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly in 1982.
Types of Humulin
There are several types of Humulin, each with different onset and duration of action. These include:
- Humulin R: Regular or short-acting insulin.
- Humulin N: NPH or intermediate-acting insulin.
- Humulin 70/30: A mixture of 70% NPH insulin and 30% regular insulin.
Related Terms
- Insulin: A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels.
- Diabetes: A chronic disease that affects the body's ability to process sugar.
- Eli Lilly: A global pharmaceutical company that introduced Humulin.
- Blood glucose monitoring: The practice of testing the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
- Insulin therapy: Treatment for diabetes in which insulin is injected to control blood sugar levels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Humulin
- Wikipedia's article - Humulin
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