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where is insulin produced?
Beta cells of the pancreas Islets of Langerhans
What actions does insulin have?
promotes glucose uptake
promotes protein synthesis
promotes glycogen synthesis
promotes fat synthesis
inhibits liberation of FFAs
inhibits gluconeogenesis
How does insulin exert it's effects?
binds insulin receptors in sensitive tissues, receptor is a tyrosine kinase that phosphorylates and dephosphorylates things
What therapuetic uses does insulin have?
treatment of Diabetes Mellitus
What are the symptoms of diabetes mellitus?
PU/PD, weight loss, lethargy, glucosuria, hyperglycemia
What is the goal of treatment with insulin?
decrease blood glucose to near normal
-don't want to overdo it and get hypoglycemia!
What are the fast acting insulin preparations?
regular insulin (human source)
Lispro and Aspart (synthetic)
What are the intermediate to long acting insulin preparations?
NPH (human source)
Protamine zinc pork insulin
Glargine and Detemir (synthetic)
What are fast acting insulin preps used for?
emergency, complicated diabetes (ketoacidosis, anorexia etc)
How should insulin be stored?
Can be stored at room temperature, but should be kept out of sunlight etc so can be best to store in refrigerator
What is the purpose of sulfonylureas in hyperglycemia?
inhibit ATP dependent K channels, depolarizing beta cells to release insulin
*only works if cells are capable of secreting insulin
*not very useful in dogs, trigger amyloid deposition in cats!
What are the ADEs of insulin?
acute hypoglycemia
trembling, confusion, coma
MAY cause Ab formation