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Insulin pump — Insulin pump, showing an infusion set loaded into spring loaded insertion device. A reservoir is attached to the infusion set (shown here removed from the pump) … Wikipedia
insulin pump — /ˈɪnsjələn pʌmp/ (say insyuhluhn pump) noun a device consisting of a reservoir filled with insulin, a small battery operated pump, a computer operated measuring device to control how much insulin the pump delivers, and a needle or soft cannula… …
insulin pump — an external battery powered device that injects insulin into the body at a programmed rate to control diabetes. * * * … Universalium
insulin pump — an external battery powered device that injects insulin into the body at a programmed rate to control diabetes … Useful english dictionary
Insulin aspart — Clinical data AHFS/Drugs.com … Wikipedia
Insulin — This article is about the insulin protein. For uses of insulin in treating diabetes, see insulin therapy. Not to be confused with inulin. Insulin Computer generated image of six insulin molecules assembled in a hexamer, highlighting the threefold … Wikipedia
Insulin analog — An insulin analog is an altered form of insulin, different from any occurring in nature, but still available to the human body for performing the same action as human insulin in terms of glycemic control. Through genetic engineering of the… … Wikipedia
Insulin pen — An insulin pen is an insulin injection system for the treatment of diabetes. A pen is comprised of disposable needles, a vial of insulin, and a pen. Types of pensA number of companies make insulin pens including Novo Nordisk, Aventis and Eli… … Wikipedia
Insulin-like growth factor 1 — (IGF 1) that was once called somatomedin C, is a polypeptide protein hormone similar in molecular structure to insulin. It plays an important role in childhood growth and continues to have anabolic effects in adults. Production and circulationIGF … Wikipedia
insulin — A polypeptide hormone, secreted by beta cells in the islets of Langerhans, that promotes glucose utilization, protein synthesis, and the formation and storage of neutral lipids; available in a variety of preparations including genetically… … Medical dictionary
