Regular insulin
Regular Insulin
Regular insulin (pronunciation: REG-yuh-lar IN-su-lin), also known as short-acting insulin, is a type of insulin used to control blood sugar levels in people with 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. The term "regular" is used to differentiate this type of insulin from other forms such as rapid-acting insulin and long-acting insulin.
Usage
Regular insulin is used to help keep blood sugar levels close to normal in individuals with diabetes. It is typically used in combination with a longer-acting insulin and is often administered before meals to help control blood sugar spikes that occur when eating.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Regular insulin
- Wikipedia's article - Regular insulin
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