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insulin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Insulin | hormone produce by the body. This hormone works by lowering glucose in the blood. |
| Beta cells | make the insulin in the pancreas |
| concentration of most insulins | 100 Units/mL |
| Therapeutic Action | Promotes glucose transport, lowers the level of glucose in the blood |
| Diabetes insulin pump | delivers insulin around-the-clock by pushing insulin through a thin tube inserted into the person's skin |
| trans-dermal patch | smart patch can detect blood sugar level spikes and secrete doses of insulin |
| Special Populations | Renal Function Impairment Insulin action may be reduced in patients with impaired renal function |
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