Insulin detemir
Insulin detemir
Insulin detemir (pronounced as in-suh-lin de-te-mir) is a long-acting insulin analog that is used to regulate the levels of glucose in the body. It is a man-made form of human insulin that is used to treat both type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Etymology
The term "insulin" comes from the Latin insula, meaning "island", referring to the Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas where insulin is produced. "Detemir" is a coined term, derived from the modification of the insulin molecule that characterizes this drug.
Usage
Insulin detemir is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. It is used when diet and exercise alone does not result in adequate glycemic control.
Mechanism of Action
Insulin detemir works by replacing the insulin that is normally produced by the body. It helps move sugar from the blood into other body tissues where it is used for energy. It also prevents the liver from producing more sugar.
Related Terms
- Insulin: A hormone that regulates the amount of glucose in the blood.
- Diabetes: A group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood.
- Glucose: A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.
- Insulin analog: A man-made form of insulin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Insulin detemir
- Wikipedia's article - Insulin detemir
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