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Insulin 70 30

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Insulin 70 30 Definition

A mixture of two types of insulin consisting of 70 percent long-acting insulin suspension and 30 percent rapid-acting insulin. Typically administered twice a day, insulin 70/30 controls postprandial glycemia and allows convenient mealtime dosing. The long-acting insulin component controls blood glucose levels between meals. Endogenous human insulin, a pancreatic hormone composed of two polypeptide chains, is important for the normal metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats; it has anabolic effects on many types of tissues. (NCI04)

Insulin 70 30 Synonyms

Insulin, 70/30, Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30

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