lente insulin
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trade names for forms of insulin that are used to treat diabetes mellitus
lente insulin meaning & definition 1 of lente insulin.
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Lente insulin is a type of insulin that is used in the management of diabetes. It is a long acting insulin composed of both intermediate and rapid acting insulins, usually characterized by its onset of action in 2-4 hours, peak effect in 8-12 hours, and a total duration of action of up to 24 hours. Its primarily used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes and is intended to be injected or infused subcutaneously only. Currently, Lente insulin is discontinued in many parts of the world.
lente insulin meaning & definition 2 of lente insulin.