Insulin lispro

Insulin Lispro

Insulin lispro (pronunciation: IN-su-lin LYE-spro) is a fast-acting insulin analog used to control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes.

Etymology

The term "Insulin lispro" is derived from its chemical structure. It is a recombinant DNA technology product where the proline and lysine at positions 28 and 29 on the B-chain of human insulin have been reversed, hence the name 'lispro'.

Usage

Insulin lispro is used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus. It is used to treat type 1 diabetes (condition in which the body does not produce insulin and therefore cannot control the amount of sugar in the blood) and type 2 diabetes (condition in which the blood sugar is too high because the body does not produce or use insulin normally).

Administration

Insulin lispro is usually injected subcutaneously (under the skin) in the thigh, buttocks, or abdomen. It begins to work faster than regular human insulin, has a peak effect 1 hour after injection, and its duration of activity lasts for 2 to 5 hours.

Related Terms

• Insulin
• Diabetes mellitus
• Blood sugar
• Recombinant DNA
• Subcutaneous injection

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Insulin lispro
• Wikipedia's article - Insulin lispro

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