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Today's Poll
Should all patients with viral respiratory infection be treated with oseltamivir in current epidemic of H1N1 influenza_?
Yes, it may be H1N1
No, only if test is positive for influenza
Only in sick patients admitted in ICU
INSULIN THERAPY FOR PATIENTS INFORMATION
Insulin Therapy for Patients Information
Dr. Dhruv K. Singh,
M.B.B.S., F.C.G.P.
Diabetologist
Diabetes Endocrine Nutrition Management and Research Centre (DENMARC)


Dr. H. B. Chandalia,
M.D., F.A.C.P.
Director
Diabetes Endocrine Nutrition Management and Research Centre (DENMARC)
Endocrinologist and Diabetologist,
Jaslok Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital and Lilavati Hospital




INSULIN

Insulin is a hormone produced by the beta-cells of the pancreas. It is a protein with a molecular weight of approximately 5700 kDa. It is formed from proinsulin after cleavage into insulin and C-peptide (Fig 1).
The normal insulin secretion is 0.5-0.7 units/kg per day.

Insulin



Fig 1: Insulin has two chains A and B and during its production. A third chain of peptides called C Peptide links these. C peptide is removed before Insulin is secreted into the blood.
 
 
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