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Mixed Insulin
Regular and NPH insulins with delayed action can be mixed. The resulting NPH mixes insulins can be adapted to the individual needs of a person with diabetes. The pharmacodynamics of…
NPH-insulin
NPH stands for Neutral Protamin Hagedorn. It is released slowly and provides an effect of middle term duration. Insulin is bound to the carrier NPH which causes the delay of resorption…
NPH-insulin (can be injected by means of an insulin pen) Zinc-insulin (cannot be injected by means of an insulin pen) analogue insulins with delayed action: glargine, detemir, glulisin (can…
Delayed insulin
Delayed insulin covers the body's constant basic need for insulin and is therefore also called basal insulin (fasting insulin).
There are the following main groups of long-acting…
Short acting insulin
Analogue insulin
The effect of short acting insulin will start immediately after injection (10 minutes after injection). The peak of the effect is developed after 60 (30 to 90)…
Concentration of Insulin
In most of the countries only U100 insulin is available (1 ml of liquid contains 100 I.U. of insulin). Please be aware when travelling in other countries that insulin with…
Insulin
The metabolism in the body requires the hormone insulin. It transports the glucose from the blood into the cells where it is needed for energy production. The carbohydrates from food are…
Oral Antidiabetic Drugs
Reduction of the blood sugar level
Oral Antidiabetic drugs serve to normalize elevated blood glucose levels. The needs of people with diabetes are different in…
Diabetes treatment involves a combination of several important measures to optimize blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of serious secondary diseases:
Adapting lifestyle habits Change of…
