Action of insulin:
Insulin lets sugar (glucose) in
the blood enter cells, where it is used for energy.
Without insulin, the blood
sugar level rises above what is safe for the body.
Usually people who
take insulin use a combination of a rapid- or short-acting and an intermediate-
or long-acting insulin.
This helps keep blood sugar levels within a range that
is safe for the body throughout the day.
Giving short-acting insulin at the evening meal and NPH at bedtime
instead of giving them together at the evening meal may reduce the risk of nocturnal
hypoglycemia and hypoglycemia
unawareness
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Uses of insulin:
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Side Effects
The
major side effect of insulin can be a dangerously low blood sugar level (severe hypoglycemia).
Insulin can contribute to weight gain,
especially in people with type 2 diabetes who already are overweight.
loss
of fatty tissue (lipodystrophy)
where the insulin is injected
in
rare cases, allergic reactions that
include swelling,
or edema.
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Packing & direction of usage
find information about insulin like indications, side
effects, overdose, mechanism of action, the time preferred for injection,
different types of insulin with the brand names which available in the market,
storage and handling, dosage forms, using different methods of injections.
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