Terms Related to NPH Insulin

• Protamine Zinc Insulin

  A long-acting, modified form of INSULIN containing protamine and zinc. Its duration of action lasts up to 36 hours.

• Insulin Resistance

  Diminished effectiveness of INSULIN in lowering blood sugar levels: Requiring the use of 200 units or more of insulin per day to prevent hyperglycemia or …

• Globin Zinc Insulin

  A protein hormone secreted by beta cells of the pancreas. Insulin plays a major role in the regulation of glucose metabolism, generally promoting the cellular …

• Proinsulin

  A precursor of insulin, with a molecular weight of 8,000 to 10,000. It has minimum hormonal activity and is converted to insulin by removal of …

• Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

  Diabetes mellitus characterized by insulin deficiency, sudden onset, severe hyperglycemia, rapid progression to ketoacidosis, and death unless treated with insulin. The disease may occur at …