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What is the peak time when administering regular insulin and NPH insulin?
the peak time for Regular insulin is 4 hours and the peak time for NPH is 8 hours. I take both of them.
How long does it take insulin to make an affect on your blood sugar?
Insulin can start lowering blood sugar within 15 to 30 minutes after injection. The peak effect occurs between 1 to 3 hours after injection, and the duration of action can last up to 5 to 8 hours depending on the type of insulin used.
What is themechanism of action of insulin in diabetes?
The mechanism of action of insulin in diabetes is to inhibit its production.
Which hormone is secreted in the pancreas and oppose the action of insulin?
The hormone secreted in the pancreas that opposes the action of insulin is glucagon. Thanks
What is the half life of injected insulin?
There is not one answer for this because different formulations of insulin will reach peak levels at different times and the length of time that insulin stays active will vary because of anti-bodies to inusulin as well as metabolic factors. Having said that human insulin takes about an hour to peak and then is about half that peak within 5 hours. see http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/7/2/188.full.pdf
What is peak of action?
A hill is part of a peak or mountain.
How can the action of extracted insulin be prolonged?
Its action can be prolonged by using crystalline zinc insulin complexes, Lente preparations or protamine zinc insulin complexes. All of these complexes are in suspended form for subcutaneous administration.
What enhances the action of insulin in the body?
Chromium
Elements required for the action of insulin?
chromium
How does cardiovascular fitness affect insulin action in the body?
When you do cardiovascular fitness, muscle glycogen gets used up. When your body works to restore the glycogen your insulin action is heightened. Any type of physical activity makes your insulin action work better.
What is the mechanism of action of metformin?
Increases insulin sensitivity
What action does insulin trigger the liver to perform?
it triggers horrnyness
