A polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism (in various animals including humans). / Any exogenous preparation of this hormone for use as a medication.

plural of insulin

Treatment with insulin

Relating to insulin

(pathology) Synonym of type 1 diabetes

(pharmacology) A short-acting insulin analogue administered by injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names include Humalog among others.

(pharmacology) A long-acting recombinant form of insulin administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names include Levemir and possibly others.

(pharmacology) An insulin analog.

(pharmacology) A long-acting recombinant form of insulin (trademark Lantus) administered by subcutaneous injection for the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

(pharmacology) A short-acting modified recombinant form of insulin (a short-acting insulin analogue) administered by subcutaneous injection in the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Trade names (trademarks) include NovoLog, Fiasp, and others.