{"id":1611,"date":"2026-01-30T01:45:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T01:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/biostrandlabs.co.uk\/?post_type=product&#038;p=1611"},"modified":"2026-01-30T01:45:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T01:45:45","slug":"insulin","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/biostrandlabs.co.uk\/sv\/produkt\/insulin\/","title":{"rendered":"Insulin"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\">Insulin is a 51-amino-acid polypeptide hormone composed of two chains (A and B) linked by disulfide bonds. It was the first protein to have its amino acid sequence determined (by Frederick Sanger in 1951) and the first hormone to be produced recombinantly for medical use.<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Molecular weight<\/strong>: ~5.8 kDa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Primary structure<\/strong>: 21 amino acids (A chain) + 30 amino acids (B chain)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secretion trigger<\/strong>: Rise in blood glucose after meals (also stimulated by amino acids, incretins, parasympathetic stimulation)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Main Functions of Insulin<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Insulin<\/strong> acts as the key anabolic hormone in the body. Its primary actions include:<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Glucose Metabolism<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Increases glucose uptake in muscle and adipose tissue via translocation of GLUT4 transporters to the cell membrane<\/li>\n<li>Stimulates glycogen synthesis in liver and muscle<\/li>\n<li>Inhibits hepatic gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Lipid Metabolism<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Promotes lipogenesis (fat storage) in adipocytes<\/li>\n<li>Inhibits lipolysis (fat breakdown) by suppressing hormone-sensitive lipase<\/li>\n<li>Reduces circulating free fatty acids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Protein Metabolism<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Enhances amino acid uptake and protein synthesis<\/li>\n<li>Inhibits protein breakdown (anti-catabolic effect)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Other Effects<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Potassium uptake into cells (used clinically in hyperkalemia treatment)<\/li>\n<li>Cell growth and differentiation (via IGF-1 receptor cross-talk)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Types of Insulin Used in Medicine<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Modern insulin therapy uses recombinant human insulin or insulin analogs designed for different onset, peak, and duration profiles:<\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogs<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Insulin lispro (Humalog), aspart (NovoRapid), glulisine (Apidra)<\/li>\n<li>Onset: 10\u201320 min | Peak: 1\u20132 h | Duration: 3\u20135 h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Short-Acting (Regular) Insulin<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Human regular insulin (Humulin R, Actrapid)<\/li>\n<li>Onset: 30 min | Peak: 2\u20134 h | Duration: 6\u20138 h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Intermediate-Acting Insulin<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>NPH insulin (Humulin N, Insulatard)<\/li>\n<li>Onset: 1\u20132 h | Peak: 4\u201312 h | Duration: 12\u201318 h<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Long-Acting Basal Analogs<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo), detemir (Levemir), degludec (Tresiba)<\/li>\n<li>Near-flat 24-hour profile (degludec up to 42 h duration)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 dir=\"auto\">Ultra-Rapid & Ultra-Long Formulations<\/h4>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Faster aspart (Fiasp), URLi lispro (Lyumjev)<\/li>\n<li>Degludec + combinations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Clinical Uses of Insulin<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong>Insulin<\/strong> therapy is essential in:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Type 1 Diabetes<\/strong> \u2014 absolute insulin deficiency<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type 2 Diabetes<\/strong> \u2014 progressive beta-cell failure or severe insulin resistance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gestational Diabetes<\/strong> \u2014 when diet fails<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetic ketoacidosis \/ Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state<\/strong> \u2014 IV insulin protocols<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyperkalemia<\/strong> \u2014 insulin + glucose to drive potassium into cells<\/li>\n<li><strong>Critical illness<\/strong> \u2014 intensive insulin therapy in some ICU settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Common Insulin Delivery Methods<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li>Multiple daily injections (basal + bolus regimen)<\/li>\n<li>Insulin pump (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion \u2014 CSII)<\/li>\n<li>Inhaled insulin (Afrezza \u2014 ultra-rapid mealtime option)<\/li>\n<li>Closed-loop \/ hybrid closed-loop systems (artificial pancreas)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Side Effects & Risks of Insulin Therapy<\/h3>\n<ul dir=\"auto\">\n<li><strong>Hypoglycemia<\/strong> \u2014 most common and serious risk<\/li>\n<li>Weight gain (especially with higher doses)<\/li>\n<li>Injection-site lipohypertrophy or lipoatrophy<\/li>\n<li>Edema (especially when starting or intensifying therapy)<\/li>\n<li>Rare allergic reactions (less common with human analogs)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 dir=\"auto\">Insulin & Weight Management (2026 Perspective)<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"auto\">While insulin is anabolic and can promote fat storage, modern basal-bolus regimens + GLP-1 receptor agonists + SGLT2 inhibitors + newer insulins (degludec, ultra-rapid analogs) have significantly improved the ability to achieve good glycemic control with less weight gain or even weight neutrality\/loss in many patients.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">Always use <strong>insulin<\/strong> under medical supervision with proper education on dosing, carbohydrate counting, hypoglycemia recognition, and sick-day rules.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/biostrandlabs.co.uk\/sv\/produkt\/sermorelin-acetate\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ALSO<\/span><\/a> SEE<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"auto\">Insulin is a vital peptide hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas. 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