Insulin glulisine
Insulin glulisine
Insulin glulisine (pronounced as in-su-lin gloo-li-seen) is a fast-acting insulin analog used to treat people with diabetes mellitus. It is designed to help control the spike in blood sugar levels during meal times.
Etymology
The term "insulin" comes from the Latin insula, meaning "island", referring to the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas where insulin is produced. "Glulisine" is derived from its chemical structure, which differs slightly from human insulin by the substitution of a lysine and a glutamic acid.
Usage
Insulin glulisine is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. It is typically used in combination with a long-acting insulin or other diabetes medications.
Pharmacology
Insulin glulisine is a rapid-acting insulin analog, meaning it is designed to mimic the body's natural insulin response. It begins to work shortly after injection, peaks in about an hour, and keeps working for two to four hours.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Insulin glulisine
- Wikipedia's article - Insulin glulisine
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