Tipos de Insulina

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and its function is to metabolize glucose (blood sugar) for energy production. It acts like a "key," unlocking the "locks" of the body's cells, allowing glucose to enter and be used to generate energy. In other words, the hormone helps glucose enter the body's cells. When there is some dysfunction in insulin production, with little or no insulin production, the person is diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus. To control blood glucose levels, exogenous insulin replacement with daily injections of the hormone is often necessary. Insulins can be classified as human insulin and human insulin analogs. Human insulin (NPH and Regular) is developed in the laboratory using recombinant DNA technology, while analogs are insulin preparations that have undergone modifications to the amino acid chain to improve their duration of action. Insulins can be supplied in vials and pens. The vials are 10 ml (for use with insulin syringes) and the refills are 3 ml (used in insulin application pens), as well as being available in disposable application pens. Source: bd.com The most modern insulins, called insulin analogues, are produced from human insulin and modified to have a shorter duration of action (Lispro (Humalog®), Aspart (NovoRapid®), or Glulisine (Apidra®)) or a longer duration of action (Glargine (Lantus®), Detemir (Levemir®), and Degludec (Tresiba®). Insulins can also be presented as premixes. There are several types of premixes: NPH insulin + Regular insulin, in a 70/30 ratio, long-acting analogues + short-acting analogues (Humalog® Mix 25 and 50, Novomix® 30). Insulins can be supplied in vials and pens. Vials are 10 ml (for use with insulin syringes) and refills are 3 ml (for use with pens). Insulin injection devices (insulin injection devices) can also be used in disposable pens. Another way to administer insulin is with an insulin pump. Source: diabetes.org.br Prof. Éder Marques [email protected] www.praticaenfermagem.com #PraticaEnfermagem #ProfEderMarques