human insulin
"Human insulin" is crucial in managing diabetes and is synthetically produced to replicate the body's natural insulin.
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Definition
C2Medicine
(technical, academic)A lab-produced protein that regulates glucose uptake into cells and inhibits glucose production in the liver.
Example
- Human insulin is administered via injection to maintain proper blood sugar levels in diabetic patients.
C1Healthcare
(medical, technical)A synthetic hormone created to mimic the natural insulin produced by the human pancreas, used to control blood sugar levels.
Example
- Patients with diabetes often require human insulin to manage their blood glucose levels.