insulin
Diabetic injection substance
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar by enabling cells to absorb glucose.
Without sufficient insulin, glucose accumulates in the bloodstream—the core problem in diabetes.
Diabetics may inject synthetic insulin to manage their condition: She takes insulin twice a day.
The word extends to the medication itself: the rising cost of insulin.
Syringe-delivered dose
- syringeMedical injection tool
- penInk-filled writing tool
- pumpFluid-moving machine
- vialSmall glass liquid holder
dosage · regimen · subcutaneous · infusion · cartridge · titration · administration · units
Short amino acid chain
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
- signalingConveying information nonverbally
pancreas · islets · proinsulin · glucagon · polypeptide · amino acids · endogenous · exogenous
Primary cellular fuel
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- bloodstreamFlow through vessels
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- cellularComposed of small units
glycolysis · energy · metabolism · anabolic · storage · uptake · lipogenesis · protein synthesis
Abnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- gestationalOf the pregnancy period
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- complicationsDifficulties that emerge unexpectedly
neuropathy · retinopathy · nephropathy · cardiovascular · carbohydrates · diet · exercise · self-care
Dual-function abdominal gland
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
- glandularOf secretion-producing organs
pituitary · feedback · regulation · neuroendocrine · hypothalamus · growth hormone · cortisol · epinephrine
Genetically engineered combination
- biosyntheticMade by living organisms
- analogComparable equivalent
- genetically engineeredArtificially altered at DNA level
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
pharmaceutical · production · purification · formulation · rapid-acting · long-acting · intermediate · premixed
injection
Syringe-delivered dose
vial · dosage · regimen · subcutaneous · infusion · cartridge · titration · administration · units · prescription
peptide
Short amino acid chain
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
- receptorSignal-receiving molecule
signaling · pancreas · islets · proinsulin · glucagon · polypeptide · amino acids · endogenous · exogenous · circulating
glucose
Primary cellular fuel
- glycogenStored glucose polymer
- bloodstreamFlow through vessels
- absorptionProcess of taking in
cellular · glycolysis · energy · metabolism · anabolic · storage · uptake · lipogenesis · protein synthesis · fatty acids
hyperglycemia
Abnormally high blood glucose
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
- gestationalOf the pregnancy period
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
complications · neuropathy · retinopathy · nephropathy · cardiovascular · carbohydrates · diet · exercise · self-care · footcare
pancreas
Dual-function abdominal gland
- islets of LangerhansPancreatic endocrine cell clusters
- endocrinologyScience of hormonal glands
- hormonalRelating to body's chemical messengers
glandular · pituitary · feedback · regulation · neuroendocrine · hypothalamus · growth hormone · cortisol · epinephrine
recombinant
Genetically engineered combination
- biosyntheticMade by living organisms
- analogComparable equivalent
- genetically engineeredArtificially altered at DNA level
synthetic · pharmaceutical · production · purification · formulation · rapid-acting · long-acting · intermediate · premixed · biosimilar
- Medical Sciencegenetics, immunology, antibiotics, penicillin, DNA
- Medicinespill, tablet, aspirin, tablets, penicillin
- Substancesmatter, elements, compounds, molecules, atoms
- Biochemicalsamino acid, amino acids, protein, proteins, DNA
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, hormone, cortisol, progesterone
- injectablesvaccine, filler, dermal filler, epidural, Botox
insulinglucagon
Pancreatic blood-sugar raiser
hyperglycemia · cortisol · glucose tablets · dextrose · glucose
- insulin pumpsDevices delivering pancreatic hormone
- insulin shotHormone injection for diabetics
- insulin resistanceReduced cellular hormone sensitivity
- insulin penPrefilled diabetes medication dispenser
- insulin syringesDevices for delivering hormone doses
- insulin spikeRapid hormone increase after eating
peninsula, insular, insula, insulins, insulin resistance, insulin pump