Insulin
Performance & EnduranceEssential peptide hormone for glucose regulation, foundation of diabetes treatment.
Key Benefits
- ✓Essential for diabetes treatment
- ✓Regulates blood glucose
- ✓Promotes glucose uptake
- ✓Anabolic effects
- ✓Prevents diabetic complications
Dosing Information
Detailed Protocol
Multiple formulations with different dosing. Rapid-acting before meals, long-acting once or twice daily for basal coverage. Highly individualized dosing. Prescription required.
About Insulin
Insulin is a 51-amino acid peptide hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells. It regulates glucose metabolism by promoting cellular glucose uptake. Multiple formulations exist (rapid, short, intermediate, long-acting) for diabetes management.
Research Notes
Discovered 1921, revolutionized diabetes treatment. Multiple modern analogs available. Essential life-saving medication for type 1 diabetes. Foundation of diabetes care.
Potential Side Effects
- •Hypoglycemia risk
- •Weight gain
- •Injection site reactions
- •Lipodystrophy
- •Requires careful monitoring
Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any peptide therapy.